SOLUTION: Richard is five years older than Sheila. Four times Sheila�s age increased by 3 years equals three time Richard�s age diminished by 2 years. Find Richard�s age.

Question 1098135: Richard is five years older than Sheila. Four times Sheila�s age increased by 3 years equals three time Richard�s age
diminished by 2 years. Find Richard�s age.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(1)
(2)
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(2)
and
(1)
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Multiply both sides of (1) by
(1)
Add (1) and (2)
(1)
(2)
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Richard is 15
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check:
(1)
(1)
(1)
and
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK

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