SOLUTION: Janet is now three times older than brian. four years ago Janet was four times as old as Brian was then.how old is Janet now?

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Question 1019350: Janet is now three times older than brian. four years ago Janet was four times as old as Brian was then.how old is Janet now?

Answer by FrankM(1040)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
J=3B
J-4=4(B-4)
3B-4=4B-16
12=B
J=36

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