SOLUTION: In 6 years a child will be 3 years older than twice her current age. What is the current age of the child?

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Question 993798: In 6 years a child will be 3 years older than twice her current age. What is the current age of the child?
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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In 6 years a child will be 3 years older than twice her current age.
What is the current age of the child?
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let a = child's current age
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Just write an equation for what it says
a + 6 = 2a + 3
6 - 3 = 2a - a
a = 3 yrs is the current age