SOLUTION: Eva is 5 years younger than 3 times billys age. if eva is 28, how old is bill?

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Question 1151569: Eva is 5 years younger than 3 times billys age. if eva is 28, how old is bill?
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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Bill is x
3 times is 3x
five years younger is 3x-5
it equals 28
3x=33
x=11 years for Bill