SOLUTION: Vanessa is 2 times as old as Brandon. 42 years ago, Vanessa was 9 times as old as Brandon.
How old is Vanessa now?
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Question 1010456: Vanessa is 2 times as old as Brandon. 42 years ago, Vanessa was 9 times as old as Brandon.
How old is Vanessa now?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Vanessa's age now
Let = Brandon's age now
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(1)
(2)
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(2)
Substitute (1) into (2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
and
(1)
(1)
(1)
Vanessa is 96
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check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK
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