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This is an algebra problem which can be solved using the equation 2x = 3(x-3), x being the variable representing Pat's age. To solve: 1. 2x = 3(x-3) [original problem] 2. 2x = 3x-9 [distribute the three, multiply it by both numbers in parentheses] 3. 0 = x-9 [subtract the 2x from both sides] 4. 9=x [add the -9 to both sides] Pat is nine years old. CHECK: 1. 2 x 9 = 3 x (9-3) [original problem] 2. 18 = 3 x 6 3. 18 = 18 Wow can i really edit this any way i want????

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