SOLUTION: Kim's age in 6 years is triple her age 14 years ago. What is Kim's age?

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Question 989557: Kim's age in 6 years is triple her age 14 years ago. What is Kim's age?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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K=Kim's age
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K+6=3(K-14)
K+6=3K-42
48=2K
K=24
ANSWER: Kim is 24 years old
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CHECK:
K+6=3(K-14)
24+6=3(24-14)
30=3(10)
30=30