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Rowell's age is triple Leur's age right now. In 12 years, Rowell's age will only be double of Leur's age then. How old is Rowell now?

Solution

R o w e l l^{'} s a g e i s t r i pl e L e u r^{'} s a g e r i g h t n o w . I n 12 ye a rs, R o w e l l^{'} s a g e w i ll o n l y b e d o u b l e o f L e u r^{'} s a g e t h e n . Ho w o l d i s R o w e ll n o w ?

Solution

Rowell^{'} s age is : 36

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

3 x + 12 = 2 (x + 12)

Solve for

x, 3 x + 12 = 2 (x + 12) : x = 12

Find Rowell's age

: 36

Rowell^{'} s age is : 36

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