SOLUTION: In 4 years, Ali will be 3 times as old as he is today. How old is Ali?

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Question 1051817: In 4 years, Ali will be 3 times as old as he is today. How old is Ali?
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In 4 years, Ali will be 3 times as old as he is today. How old is Ali?
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A + 4 = 3A.

4 = 2A,

A = 2.

Check.  a)  A + 4 = 6;  b) 3A = 3*2 = 6.  c) 6 = 6.   Checked !

Answer.  Ali is 2 years old now.

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