SOLUTION: Sam’s brother is 7 years older than Sam. His mother is 4 less than 3 times Sam’s age. Their combined age is 63. How old is Sam, his brother, and his mother?

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Question 1050257: Sam’s brother is 7 years older than Sam. His mother is 4 less than 3 times Sam’s age. Their combined age is 63. How old is Sam, his brother, and his mother?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
Let x represent Sam's age
Question States:
sam + brother + mother = 63
x + (x+7) + (3x-4) = 63
5x = 60
x = 12,Sam's age. brother 19 and mother 32
Checking
12 + 19 + 32 = 63 CHECKS!


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