SOLUTION: Eight years ago, John was three years older than 3/4 of his age today. What is his age today?

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Question 1015061: Eight years ago, John was three years older than 3/4 of his age today. What is his age today?
Found 2 solutions by robertb, josmiceli:
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let j = john's age today
Then the equation is j-8+=+%283%2F4%29j%2B3
==>j/4 = 11
==> j = 44, john's age today.

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let +x+ = John's age today
+x+-+8+=+%283%2F4%29%2Ax+%2B+3+
Multiply both sides by +4+
+4x+-+32+=+3x+%2B+12+
+x+=+44+
He is 44 today
check:
+x+-+8+=+%283%2F4%29%2Ax+%2B+3+
+44+-+8+=+%283%2F4%29%2A44+%2B+3+
+36+=+33+%2B+3+
+36+=+36+
OK