SOLUTION: Loretta's age in 11 years will be three times what it was 7 years ago. How old is Loretta now?

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Question 608319: Loretta's age in 11 years will be three times what it was 7 years ago. How old is Loretta now?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Loretta's age in 11 years will be three times what it was 7 years ago. How old is Loretta now?
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Equation:
L+11 = 3(L-7)
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L + 11 = 3L - 21
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2L = 32
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Loretta is 16 yrs. old now
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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