SOLUTION: Jerry is 8 years younger than Patricia. 6 years ago, Patricia was 3 times as old as Jerry as then. What is the system of equation

Question 1100571: Jerry is 8 years younger than Patricia. 6 years ago, Patricia was 3 times as old as Jerry as then. What is the system of equation

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Jerry is 8 years younger than Patricia. 6 years ago, Patricia was 3 times as old as Jerry as then. What is the system of equation.
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J = P - 8
P-6 = 3(J-6)
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Substitute for "J" and solve for "P".
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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