SOLUTION: Write a word problem for the system of equations below: y=3x+42 2x+3y=6

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Question 693905: Write a word problem for the system of equations below:
y=3x+42
2x+3y=6

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write a word problem for the system of equations below:
y=3x+42
2x+3y=6
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Let x be Al's age.
Let y be Yvonne's age.
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Problem:
Yvonne is 42 years older than 3 time Al's age now.
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The sum of twice Al's age and three times Yvonne's age is 6.
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What are there ages now.
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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