Debbie is 16 years younger than Asher. Three years from now, Asher will be three times as old as Debbie. How old is Asher now?

Question

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Answer 1

d = a-16
a+3 = 3(d+3)
so,
a+3 = 3(a-16+3)
a+3 = 3a-39
2a = 42
a = 21
check to be sure this works.

Answer 2

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