SOLUTION: If you decrease Tonya's current age by 30%, you will find her age three years ago. How old is Tonya now?

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Question 661566: If you decrease Tonya's current age by 30%, you will find her age three years ago. How old is Tonya now?
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
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x - .3x = x-3
-.3x=-3
-.3x/-.3 = -3/-.3
x = 10