<PRE><B>Question 953601</B>
Alyssa was born in the (7x+18) and she will be 17 years old in the year (8x-247). in what year was Alyssa born?
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7x+18 + 17 = 8x-247
7x + 35 = 8x-247
x = 282
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Ans: 7x+18 = 1992
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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