MHB How Old is Bill Crowe Today Based on the Given Age Problem?

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Bill Crowe's current age can be determined through a mathematical equation based on the problem presented. The equation states that in ten years, Bill will be three times his current age. By setting up the equation x + 10 = 3x and solving for x, it is found that 10 = 2x, leading to x = 5. Therefore, Bill's current age is 5 years old. This conclusion is reached through basic algebraic manipulation.
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Ten years from now, Bill Crowe will be three times older than he is today. What is his current age?

Bill's age today = x.

Bill in 10 years = x + 10.

x + 10 = 3x

Correct?
 
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Ten years from now, Bill Crowe will be three times older than he is today. What is his current age?

Bill's age today = x.

Bill in 10 years = x + 10.

x + 10 = 3x

Correct?

Yes this is correct, now solve for x.
 
Bill's age today = x.

Bill in 10 years = x + 10.

x + 10 = 3x

10 = 3x - x

10 = 2x

10/2 = x

5 = x

Bill's current age is 5 years old.
 
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