Problema Solution

The sum of the ages of Frank and Courtney is 74 years. 9 years ago, Frank's age was 3 times Courtney's age. How old is Frank now?

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let 'x' represent the current age of Courtney, then '(9+3(x-9))' represents the current age of Frank.  The sum of both their ages are currently 74 years old. 

74=x+(9+3(x-9))

solve for x

x=23

74-23=51

Frank is now 51 years old.