Question 944394

Loretta's age in 19 years will be three times what it was 11 years ago. how old is Loretta now? 

Loretta's age now is {{{x}}}

in {{{x+19}}}  will be three times what it was {{{3(x-11)}}}

 {{{x+19=3(x-11)}}} 

 {{{x+19=3x-33}}} 

{{{33+19=3x-x}}} 

{{{52=2x}}} 

{{{52/2=x}}} 

{{{x=26}}} Loretta's age now

check:

 in {{{19}}} years will be {{{26+19=45}}}
before {{{11}}} years she was {{{26-11=15}}}

and {{{3*15=45}}}

so, your answer is:(C) {{{26}}}