SOLUTION: ed is 7 times as old as laura. if he is 48 years older than she is, how old is she?
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Question 1100583: ed is 7 times as old as laura. if he is 48 years older than she is, how old is she?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
ed is 7 times as old as laura. if he is 48 years older than she is, how old is she?
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E = 7*L
E = L + 48
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7L = L + 48
6L = 48
Laura = 8 yrs
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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