SOLUTION: In 2003, Adam was 24 years old. In 2006 Adam will be three times as old as eve. How old was eve in 2003?

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Question 956803: In 2003, Adam was 24 years old. In 2006 Adam will be three times as old as eve. How old was eve in 2003?
Answer by addingup(3677) About Me  (Show Source):
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So, in 2006 Adam is 2006-2003=3 years older than 24; 24+3= 27. And at that point, he is 3 times older than Eve. Let's call Eve E:
24+3= 3E <--Adam in 2006 is 24+3= 27 years old. And 3 x Eve= 27.
27= 3E
E= 9 <-- this is in 2006, Eve is 9 years old
9-3= 6 <-- This is Eve in 2003, she's 9-3= 6 years old.