Question 597318
In 8 years, a girl will be 3 years older than twice her present age. 
How old is she now?
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let a = the girls present age
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Write an equation for the statement:
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"In 8 years, a girl will be 3 years older than twice her present age. 
a + 8 = 2a + 3
8 - 3 = 2a - a
5 = a
The girl is 5 yrs old now
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Check it in the statement:
"In 8 years, a girl will be 3 years older than twice her present age."
5 + 8 = 2(5) + 3