SOLUTION: Sandra is Y years old. In 14 years her age will be three time her age fourteen years ago.

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Question 630453: Sandra is Y years old. In 14 years her age will be three time her age fourteen years ago.
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Sandra = y years old
In 14 years
Sandra will be = y+14 years old
14 years ago
Sandra was = y-14
In 14 years her age will be three time her age fourteen years ago
3(y-14)=y+14
3y-42=y+14
3y-y=14+42
2y=56
2y/2=56/2
y=28

Sandra = 28 years old