SOLUTION: At the present time nick is one-third as old as Karl. In 12 years, Karl's age will be six years less than twice nicks's age at the time. Find the present ages for both nick and kar

Question 1050935: At the present time nick is one-third as old as Karl. In 12 years, Karl's age will be six years less than twice nicks's age at the time. Find the present ages for both nick and karl
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, advanced_Learner:
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
At the present time nick is one-third as old as Karl. In 12 years, Karl's age will be six years less than twice nicks's age at the time. Find the present ages for both nick and karl
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K = 3*N
K+12 = 3(N+12)-6
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Substitute for "K" and solve for "N"::
3N+12 = 3N + 30
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That is a contradiction.
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Ans:: No solution.
Cheers,
Stan H.
Answer by advanced_Learner(501) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
At the present time nick is one-third as old as Karl. In 12 years, Karl's age will be six years less than twice nicks's age at the time. Find the present ages for both nick and karl

K=3*N
K+12=2(N+12)-6
N=(6)
SO
K=18
just
in 12 years
N=18
K=30 which is 6 years less than 36
checks!

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