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12 February, 04:28

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

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  1. 12 February, 04:53
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    8

    Step-by-step explanation:

    First write the equation:

    x + 16 = 3x

    Then subtract x from both sides:

    x - x + 16 = 3x - x

    16 = 2x

    Now all you have to do is divide both sides by two!

    16/2 = 2x/2

    8 = x
  2. 12 February, 04:59
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    Ben is 8 years old right now.
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