SOLUTION: In 38 years, Ben will be 3 times as old as he is right now. How old is he now?

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Question 827452: In 38 years, Ben will be 3 times as old as he is right now. How old is he now?
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n 38 years, Ben will be 3 times as old as he is right now. How old is he now?
3b = b + 38
3b - b = 38
2b = 38
b = 38/2