Question 1170659
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Here is a way to solve the problem that is much different than the usual algebraic method shown by the other tutors.  Both solution methods are fine; I personally prefer this method because it gets me to the answer faster, using easier calculations.<br>
When Alma's age was 3 times Wade's age, their ages could be represented with x and 3x; making the difference between their ages 2x.<br>
The difference between their ages is (and always will be) 70 years; so 2x=70 and x=35.<br>
So their ages when Alma was 3 times as old as Wade were 3x=105 and x=35.<br>
That was 4 years ago, so their ages now are 105+4=109 and 35+4=39.<br>
ANSWER: Wade is now 39.<br>