SOLUTION: the sum of ages of fandi and ahmad is 38. seven years ago, fandi was three times as oldas ahmad. find their present ages.

Question 808204: the sum of ages of fandi and ahmad is 38. seven years ago, fandi was three times as oldas ahmad. find their present ages.
Answer by JBarnum(2146) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
THE PROBLEM IS TALKING 7 YEARS IN THE PAST SO ALL PRESENT AGES MUST HAVE 7 YEARS DEDUCTED FROM THEM.
THE 2 EQUATIONS LOOK LIKE:

DUE TO THE "WAS" IN THE SECOND SENTENCE THIS INDICATES THAT BOTH AGES ARE REFEREED TO 7 YEARS AGO. DON'T MISS THIS IMPORTANT WORD.

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