SOLUTION: What is John's age now, if in twenty-six years he will be three times his present age?

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Question 168973: What is John's age now, if in twenty-six years he will be three times his present age?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x= John's age now
In 26 years John will be x+%2B+26 years old
The problem says
x+%2B+26+=+3x
2x+=+26
x+=+13
John is 13 years old now