SOLUTION: Timothy's age in 17 years will be three times what it was 7 years ago. How old is Timothy now?

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Question 824652: Timothy's age in 17 years will be three times what it was 7 years ago. How old is Timothy now?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +t+ = his age now
+t+%2B+17+ = his age in 17 years
+t+-+7+ = his age 7 years ago
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given:
+t+%2B+17+=+3%2A%28+t-7+%29+
+t+%2B+17+=+3t+-+21+
+2t+=+17+%2B+21+
+2t+=+38+
+t+=+19+
Timothy is 19 now