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  • 01-04-2020
  • Mathematics
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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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bruhbruhbruhhh
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  • 01-04-2020

Ben is 8 years old right now.

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jschwartz9550
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  • 01-04-2020

Answer:

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

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