SOLUTION: christine is 41 years old and her daughter is 9. In how many years will christine will be three times as old as her daughter?

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Question 1183807: christine is 41 years old and her daughter is 9. In how many years will christine will be three times as old as her daughter?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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In p number of years

41%2Bp=3%289%2Bp%29
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p%2B41=3p%2B27
41-27=2p
highlight%28p=7%29