SOLUTION: Louis is 29 years old. Her daughter is 5 years old. In how many years will Louis be triple her daughter’s age?

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Question 1049527: Louis is 29 years old. Her daughter is 5 years old. In how many years will Louis be triple her daughter’s age?
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Louis is 29 years old. Her daughter is 5 years old. In how many years will Louis be triple her daughter’s age?
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29+x = 3*(5+x),

29 + x = 15 + 3x,

29 - 15 = 3x - x,

14 = 2x,

x = 14%2F2 = 7.

Answer. In 7 years.

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