SOLUTION: Loretta's age in 7 years will be three times what it was 9 years ago. How old is Loretta now?

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Question 455300: Loretta's age in 7 years will be three times what it was 9 years ago. How old is Loretta now?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Loretta's age in 7 years will be three times what it was 9 years ago.
How old is Loretta now?
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Equation:
(L+7) = 3(L-9)
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L+7 = 3L - 27
2L = 34
Loretta is now 17 yrs old
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Cheers,
Stan H.