SOLUTION: what is John's age now, if in twenty-six years he will be three times his present age?

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Question 431759: what is John's age now, if in twenty-six years he will be three times his present age?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = John's age now
given:
+x+%2B+26+=+3x+
+2x+=+26+
+x+=+13+
John is 13