Question

Noel's age in 8 years will be three times as old as it was 2 years ago. How old is Noel now?

Answer 1

6

Explanation:

let Noel's age be x

if Noel's age in 8 years will be three+times as old as it was 2 years ago:

x%2B8=3%28x-2%29

x%2B8=3x-6

6%2B8=3x-x

2x=14

x=7

Noel is 7 years old now