SOLUTION: a man age is 36 and that of his daughter is 3 years.in how many years will the man be 4 times as old as his daughter?

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Question 915559: a man age is 36 and that of his daughter is 3 years.in how many years will the man be 4 times as old as his daughter?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x that number of years
36+x = 4(3 + x)
36 + x = 12 + 4x
24 = 3x
8 years = x
In 8 years he will be 4 times as old as his daughter
and...checking
44+=+4%2A11