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william says that 15 years from now, his age will be 3 times his age 5 years ago. if $x$ represents williams present age, complete the following sentences.

the equation representing williams claim is

williams present age is

15 years 18 years $x - 15 = 3(x + 5)$ $x + 15 = 3(x - 5)$

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william says that 15 years from now, his age will be 3 times his age 5 years ago. if $x$ represents williams present age, complete the following sentences.

the equation representing williams claim is

williams present age is

15 years 18 years $x - 15 = 3(x + 5)$ $x + 15 = 3(x - 5)$

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