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Michael is 3 times as old as Brandon. 18 years ago, Michael was 9 times as old as Brandon

How old is Michael?

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Michael is probably 9
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Answer: 3b-18=9(b-18)

3b-18=9b-162

6b=144

b=24

3b=72

Brandon is 24, Michael is 72.

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