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Popular Word Problems >

A is 28 years older than B. In 6 years, A will be three times as old as B. How old is A now

Solution

A i s 28 ye a rs o l d er t han B . I n 6 ye a rs, A w i ll b e t h ree t im es a s o l d a s B . Ho w o l d i s A n o w

Solution

A^{'} 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

A^{'} s age is : 36

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