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It would be helpful if you can help me with this!

Your uncle is 2 years older than 3 times your age

You are 12 years old. How old is your uncle?

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It would be helpful if you can help me with this! Your uncle is 2 years older than-example-1
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If the person’s age is x then the uncle’s age is 3x + 2
We know that x = 12 so 3x + 2 = 38
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