Question 384180
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Hi,  
Cassidy is 3 times as old as drew     
Let x and 3x represent Drew's and Cassidy's age respectively NOW.
Write as we read***
 (3x + 8) = 2(x + 8)
Solving for x
  3x + 8 = 2x + 16
       x = 8yr , Drew's age NOW, Cassidy is now 24yrs old  (3*8)

CHECKING our Answer***
  32 = 2*16