SOLUTION: Cassidy is 3 times as old as Drew. In 8 years, Cassidy will only be twice as old as Drew. How old is cassidy right now?

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Cassidy is 3 times as old as Drew. In 8 years, Cassidy will only be twice as old as Drew. How old is cassidy right now?
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Let x = Drew's age
then
3x = Cassidy's age
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3x+8 = 2(x+8)
3x+8 = 2x+16
x+8 = 16
x = 8 years
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Cassidy is 8 years old