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Question 1148581: Hi would you mind helping me with this question?
My niece Michelle is 6 years old. I am 40. In how many years will i be 3 times as old as her? Let x = the number of years..
Answer by VFBundy(438) About Me  (Show Source):
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40 + x = 3(6 + x)

40 + x = 18 + 3x

22 = 2x

x = 11