SOLUTION: An oriental rug is 52 yrs old an Persian rug is 16 yes old. How many years ago was the oriental rug four times as old as the Persian rug.
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Question 1050676: An oriental rug is 52 yrs old an Persian rug is 16 yes old. How many years ago was the oriental rug four times as old as the Persian rug.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
52-x = 4(16-x)
3x = 64-52
3x = 12
x = 4yr ago
Checking:
4 years ag0...
48 = 4(12) CHECKS!
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