SOLUTION: In 10 years, a child's age will be 4 years less than triple her current age. Find the child's current age.

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Question 942258: In 10 years, a child's age will be 4 years less than triple her current age. Find the child's current age.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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In 10 years, a child's age will be 4 years less than triple her current age. Find the child's current age.
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Equation:
c+10 = 3c-4
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2c = 14
c = 7 years (the child's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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