SOLUTION: Judy is y years old. In 18 years she will be 3 times as old as she was 2 years ago.

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Question 1128561: Judy is y years old. In 18 years she will be 3 times as old as she was 2 years ago.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+y+%2B+18+=+3%2A%28+y+-+2+%29+
+y+%2B+18+=+3y+-+6+
+2y+=+24+
+y+=+12+
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check:
In 18 yrs, she will be 30
2 yrs ago she was 10
+30+=+3%2A10+
OK