SOLUTION: One-fourth of Eric's age last year plus triple his age next year is 84. How old is Eric?
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Question 1092811: One-fourth of Eric's age last year plus triple his age next year is 84. How old is Eric?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Eric's age now
= his age last year
= his age next year
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Multiply both sides by
Eric is 25
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check:
OK
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