SOLUTION: Peachy is 2 more than three times older than her daughter Apple. In 16 years, she will be twice as old as her daughter. If Peachy’s age now is represented by x, then what is th

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Question 1177858: Peachy is 2 more than three times older than her daughter Apple. In 16 years, she will be twice as old as her daughter.
If Peachy’s age now is represented by x, then what is the representation of Apple’s age now?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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"three times older than"
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If Peachy’s age now is represented by x, then what is the representation of Apple’s age now?
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