SOLUTION: Michelle is eight years older than adam. Three years ago michelle was twice as old as adams was then. How old is Michelle?
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Question 103763: Michelle is eight years older than adam. Three years ago michelle was twice as old as adams was then. How old is Michelle?
-I just need to know how to set it up, very confused on that
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
now: m=a+8 ... a=m-8
3 years ago: m-3=2(a-3) ... m-3=2((m-8)-3)
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