SOLUTION: Alison is 26 years younger than her father. Her father's age will be 3 times her age in 4 years' time. how old is Alison?

Question 1021059: Alison is 26 years younger than her father. Her father's age will be 3 times her age in 4 years' time. how old is Alison?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Alison's age now
Let = her father's age now
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(1)
(2)
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(2)
(2)
and
(1)
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Subtract (2) from (1)
(1)
(2)
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and
(1)
(1)
(1)
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Alison is 9
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check:
(1)
(1)
(1)
OK
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