SOLUTION: Boris was 26 years old in 1970, when his daughter Olga, was born. In what year was Boris exactly 3 times as old as Olga?

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Question 253044: Boris was 26 years old in 1970, when his daughter Olga, was born. In what year was Boris exactly 3 times as old as Olga?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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(b+x)=3(o+x)
b=26
o=0
x=13
1970+13=1983