SOLUTION: "In 16 years, Jose will be thrice as old as he is now." how to translate this into a mathematical phrase or sentence?

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Question 1174839: "In 16 years, Jose will be thrice as old as he is now." how to translate this into a mathematical phrase or sentence?
Answer by ikleyn(52797) About Me  (Show Source):
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    x + 16 = 3x.


where x is Jose's age now.

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