SOLUTION: In 3 years i will be 3 times as old as i was 27 years ago?

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Question 714983: In 3 years i will be 3 times as old as i was 27 years ago?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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In 3 years i will be 3 times as old as i was 27 years ago?
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Equation:
x+3 = 3(x-27)
x+3 = 3x-81
2x = 84
x = 42 (your age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.