SOLUTION: Three times Geoof's age plus 3 is Myrka's age. Myrka's is 48. What is Geoffs age?

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Question 754376: Three times Geoof's age plus 3 is Myrka's age. Myrka's is 48. What is Geoffs age?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Geoff's age = 3x + 3 = Myrka's age
3x + 3 = 48
3x = 48 - 3
3x = 45
x = 15
Therefore Geoff's age is 15 yrs old
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