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Kim is 15 more than three times her nephew's age. If Kim is 36, how old is her nephew?

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Answer:

X = 7

Explanation:

nephew ---- x

Kim ------ 3x + 15

3x+15 = 36

3x = 36-15

3x = 21

x = 7

User Petal
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Answer:

7 years old

Explanation:

36=3x+15

x=21/3=7

User Sivalingam
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