SOLUTION: 3. Leah is 2 less than 3 times Rachel's age. 3 years from now, Leah will be 7 more than twice Rachel's age. How old will Rachel be in 3 years from now?
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Question 1079096: 3. Leah is 2 less than 3 times Rachel's age. 3 years from now, Leah will be 7 more than twice Rachel's age. How old will Rachel be in 3 years from now?
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Let = Rachel's age now
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Leah is 34
Rachel is 12
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