SOLUTION: The sum of the ages of Arturo and Brittany is 88 years. 8 years ago, Arturo's age was 3 times Brittany's age. How old is Arturo now?
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Question 1017208: The sum of the ages of Arturo and Brittany is 88 years. 8 years ago, Arturo's age was 3 times Brittany's age. How old is Arturo now?
Answer by addingup(3677) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A+B = 88 subtract A from both sides: B = 88-A
A-8 = 3(B-8)
A-8 = 3B-24 Substitute for B:
A-8 = 3(88-A)-24
A-8 = 264-3A-24
A-8 = 240-3A Add 3A and 8 on both sides:
4A = 248 Divide both sides by 4:
A = 62
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