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The square of mark's age 3 years ago is 6 times the age he will be in 9 years. what is his age now? 9 12 15

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Answer:

mos def 15

Explanation:

User Bret
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This is how you do it!

(x-3)^2=6(x+9)
x^2 - 6x + 9 = 6x + 54
x^2 - 12x + 9 = 54
x^2 - 12x - 45 = 0
Then Factor the left side
(x + 3)(x - 15) = 0
x + 3 = 0 and x - 15 = 0
x = -3 and x = 15

The only option that can be an age is 15

Therefore the answer is 15
User Dico
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