SOLUTION: In 46 years, Christopher will be 3 times as old as he is know. How old is he right know?

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Question 1020899: In 46 years, Christopher will be 3 times as old as he is know. How old is he right know?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +x+ = his age now
+x+%2B+46+ = his age in 46 years
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+x+%2B+46+=+3x+
+2x+=+46+
+x+=+23+
He is 23 now
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check:
In 46 years, he will be:
+23+%2B+46+=+69+
+69+=+3%2A23+
+69+=+69+
OK