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William says that 15 years from now, his age will be 3 times his age 5 years ago. If x represents William’s present age, complete the following sentences.

The equation representing William's age is ______.
William's present age is ______.

Options for part A: x - 15 = 3 (x - 5)
x + 15 = 3 (x - 5)

Options for Part B: 15 years.
18 years.

Respuesta :

Lets say that Williams current age is x, since it is currently unknown
From here we know that in 15 years (x+15) he will be 3 times his age 5 years prior (3x-5). Thus we can set these equations up as equal to one another
1) x + 15 = 3(x - 5)
2) x + 15 = 3x-15
3) 30= 2x
4) 15 = x
5) Now this age is his current age of 15 years, but they also want his age 15 years from now
The equation is x + 15 = 3(x - 5)

This should be correct now, sorry for the misconception. Good luck
 
A: 1st one B: 2nd one
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