SOLUTION: Kate’s father is 50 years old and Kate is 24 years old now. How many years ago was Kate’s father three times as old as her?

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Question 1147099: Kate’s father is 50 years old and Kate is 24 years old now. How many years ago was Kate’s father three times as old as her?
Answer by ikleyn(52787) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = "How many years ago".


Then


    50-x = 3*(24-x)


    50 - x = 72 - 3x

    3x - x = 72 - 50

    2x     = 22

     x     = 22/2 = 11 years ago.    ANSWER