SOLUTION: Three years ago, I was two thirds as old as I will be eight years from now. How old am I?

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Question 1090179: Three years ago, I was two thirds as old as I will be eight years from now. How old am I?
Answer by ikleyn(52776) About Me  (Show Source):
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x - 3 = %282%2F3%29%2A%28x%2B8%29  ====>

3x - 9 = 2x + 16,

x = 16 + 9 = 25


Answer.  25 years old.


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