SOLUTION: Six years ago a women was 9 times the age of her niece. She is now 3 times the age of her niece . how old are they?
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Question 1047572: Six years ago a women was 9 times the age of her niece. She is now 3 times the age of her niece . how old are they?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
She is now 3 times the age of her niece
NIECE X
AUNT 3X
6 YRS AGO...
3X - 6 = 9(X - 6)
3X - 6 = 9X - 54
48 = 6X
X = 8, Niece's age, Aunt 24
AND
6 YRS AGO...
18 = 9*2 CHECKS!
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