SOLUTION: In 46 years, Christopher will be 3 times as old as he is right now. How old is he right now?

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Question 1143450: In 46 years, Christopher will be 3 times as old as he is right now. How old is he right now?
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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In 46 years, Christopher will be 3 times as old as he is right now.
c + 46 = 3c
46 = 3c - c
46 = 2c
c = 46/2
c = 23 yrs old now
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23 + 46 = 3(23)
69 = 69