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Peter is 28 years older than John. In 6years, Peter will be three times as old as John. How old is Peter? SOLUTION:

Solution

P e t er i s 28 ye a rs o l d er t han J o hn . I n 6 ye a rs, P e t er w i ll b e t h ree t im es a s o l d a s J o hn . Ho w o l d i s P e t er ? SO LU T I ON :

Solution

Peter^{'} s age is : 36

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x + 6 = 3 (x - 28 + 6)

Solve for

x, x + 6 = 3 (x - 28 + 6) : x = 36

Peter^{'} s age is : 36

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