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Sam is 27 years old. His age is 6 years greater than 3 times Brandon's age. Which method can be used to determine Brandon's age?
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Sam is 27 years old. His age is 6 years greater than 3 times Brandon's age. Which method can be used to determine Brandon's age?

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Algebra
x represents brandon's age

(6+ 3x) =27
-6 -6
3x=21
x=7
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