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Ben is 39 and Kevin is 3. How many years until Ben is 3 times as old as Kevin

Solution

B e n i s 39 an d Ke v in i s 3. Ho w man y ye a rs u n t i l B e n i s 3 t im es a s o l d a s Ke v in

Solution

Number of years from now : 15

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

3 (3 + x) = 39 + x

Solve for

x, 3 (3 + x) = 39 + x : x = 15

Number of years from now : 15

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