SOLUTION: Richards age in 3 years will be twice what it was 19 years ago. How old is Richard now?

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Question 700131: Richards age in 3 years will be twice what it was 19 years ago. How old is Richard now?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +x+ = Richard's age now
+x+%2B+3+ = His age in 3 years
+x+-+19+ = His age 19 years ago
given:
+x+%2B+3+=+2%2A%28+x+-+19+%29+
+x+%2B+3+=+2x+-+38+
+x+=+41+
Richard is 41 now
check:
+x+%2B+3+=+2%2A%28+x+-+19+%29+
+41+%2B+3+=+2%2A%28+41+-+19+%29+
+44+=+2%2A22+
+44+=+44+
'OK