SOLUTION: In 6 years my age will be four times my age 9 years ago. How old am I now?

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Question 855794: In 6 years my age will be four times my age 9 years ago. How old am I now?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +x+ = your age now
+x+%2B+6+=+4%2A%28+x+-+9+%29+
+x+%2B+6+=+4x+-+36+
+3x+=+42+
+x+=+14+
You are 42 now
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check:
+x+%2B+6+=+4%2A%28+x+-+9+%29+
+14+%2B+6+=+4%2A%28+14+-+9+%29+
+20+=+4%2A5+
+20+=+20+
OK