Question 933967
Noel's age in 8 years will be 3 times as old as it was 2 years ago. 
How old is Noel now?
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Equation:
N+8 = 3(N-2)
N+8 = 3N-6
2N = 14
N = 7 yrs (noel's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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