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Popular Word Problems >

Tom is three times Karin’s age. In ten years, he will be double Karin’s age. How old is Tom now?

Solution

T o m i s t h ree t im es K a r in ’ s a g e . I n t e n ye a rs, h e w i ll b e d o u b l e K a r in ’ s a g e . Ho w o l d i s T o m n o w ?

Solution

Tom^{'} s age is : 30

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

3 x + 10 = 2 (x + 10)

Solve for

x, 3 x + 10 = 2 (x + 10) : x = 10

Find Tom's age

: 30

Tom^{'} s age is : 30

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