SOLUTION: Mr. Tanaka is 35 years old, his son is 5. In how many years will Mr. Tanaka be three times as old as his son?

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Question 703921: Mr. Tanaka is 35 years old, his son is 5. In how many years will Mr. Tanaka be three times as old as his son?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+35+%2B+x+=+3%2A%28+5+%2B+x+%29+
+35+%2B+x+=+15+%2B+3x+
+2x+=+20+
+x+=+10+
In 10 yrs, Mr Tanaka will be 3 times as old as his Son.
check:
+35+%2B+x+=+3%2A%28+5+%2B+x+%29+
+35+%2B+10+=+3%2A%28+5+%2B+10+%29+
+45+=+3%2A15+
+45+=+45+
OK