SOLUTION: If twice Aaron's age is increased by 14, the result is three times Aaron's age. How old is Aaron?

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Question 1032196: If twice Aaron's age is increased by 14, the result is three times Aaron's age. How old is Aaron?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
If twice Aaron's age is increased by 14,
the result is three times Aaron's age.
Make Aaron's age = x
2x + 14 = 3x
Collect like terms:
3x - 2x = 14
x = 14
Aaron is 14 years years old.
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