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Question 1133331: Fred is 4 years younger than Phil. In 16 years, Fred will be 3 times Phil's present age. How old is Phil now?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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Fred, p-4
Phil, p
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%28p-4%29%2B16=3p
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p%2B12=3p
12=2p
p=6