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Answer: 7
Discussion:
Let "x" be Kevin's current age. From the probel statement:
x + 56 = 9x.
Subtract "x" from each side:
(x-x) + 56 = 9x -x or
0 + 56 = 8x. Divide each side by 8:
56/8 = x or
7 = x
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MrB
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