SOLUTION: James' age in 11 years will be three times what it was 9 years ago. How old is James now?

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Question 276556: James' age in 11 years will be three times what it was 9 years ago. How old is James now?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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j+11=3*(j-9)
j+11=3j-27
38=2j
19=j
check
30=3*10
ok