SOLUTION: If you multiply Jon's age by 3 then take off 1 it is equal to jon's age plus 13 Find his age

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Question 1086685: If you multiply Jon's age by 3 then take off 1 it is equal to jon's age plus 13 Find
his age
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+13=3x-1
x-3x=-1-13
-2x=-14
x=-14/-2
x=7 age
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7+13=3*7-1
20=20