SOLUTION: In 6 year my age will be four time my age 9 year ago. How old am I now?

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Question 518170: In 6 year my age will be four time my age 9 year ago.
How old am I now?
Answer by oberobic(2304) About Me  (Show Source):
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x = current age
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in 6 years... x+6
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9 years ago... x-9
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x+6 = 4*(x-9)
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x+6 = 4x -36
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3x = 42
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x = 14
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Check this answer
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in 6 years, 14+6 = 20
9 years ago, 14-9 = 5
4*5 = 20
Correct.
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Answer: Current age is 14.
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Done.