SOLUTION: I am 33 years old John is 15 years old at what age will my age be three times that of Johns age? All I have so far is 33 + x = 3*(15 + x)

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Question 633626: I am 33 years old John is 15 years old at what age will my age be three times that of Johns age? All I have so far is 33 + x = 3*(15 + x)
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You have the correct equation. Just solve it for and then calculate

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