Question 455300
Loretta's age in 7 years will be three times what it was 9 years ago. 
How old is Loretta now?
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Equation:
(L+7) = 3(L-9)
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L+7 = 3L - 27
2L = 34
Loretta is now 17 yrs old
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Cheers,
Stan H.