SOLUTION: in 20 years, charles will be three times as old as he is now . how old is he

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Question 953238: in 20 years, charles will be three times as old as he is now . how old is he
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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C=Charles' age
C+20yrs=3C Subtract C from each side.
20yrs=2C Divide each side by 2.
10yrs=C ANSWER: Charles is 10 years old.