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wolverine [178]
3 years ago
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In 10 years, a child’s age will be 6 years less than triple her current age. Find the child’s current age.

Mathematics
1 answer:
Pavel [41]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

Her current age is 8 years old.

Step-by-step explanation:

Current age: x

"In 10 years, a child’s age will be 6 years less than triple her current age."

In 10 years: <u>x + 10</u>

6 years less than triple: <em>3x - 6</em>

<u>x + 10</u> = <em>3x - 6</em>

<em>solve.</em>

<em>16 = 2x</em>

<em>x = 8</em>

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