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Dakota is 69 years old. Patricia is 39 years old. How many years ago was Dakota's age 3 times Patricia's age?

Solution

D ak o t a i s 69 ye a rs o l d . P a t r i c ia i s 39 ye a rs o l d . Ho w man y ye a rs a g o w a s D ak o t a^{'} s a g e 3 t im es P a t r i c i a^{'} s a g e ?

Solution

Number of years ago : 24

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

3 (39 - x) = 69 - x

Solve for

x, 3 (39 - x) = 69 - x : x = 24

Number of years ago : 24

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