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29 April, 07:45

In 16years, Ben will be 3 times as old as he is right now.

How old is he right now?

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  1. 29 April, 08:48
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    8 cause:

    8+16=24

    8*3=24
  2. 29 April, 10:05
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    Let's represent Ben's current age by x and his age in 16 years, x+16. If in 16 years, his age will be 3 times his age now, the equation is x+16=3x

    x+16=3x

    x-x+16=3x-x

    16=2x

    16/2=2x/2

    8=x

    Therefore Ben is 8 years old.
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