SOLUTION: the age of noelle's dad is six less than three times noelle’s age. the sum of their ages is sixty two

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Question 1117431: the age of noelle's dad is six less than three times noelle’s age. the sum of their ages is sixty two
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39623)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
n, Noelle
d, her dad



n is easily found through substitution. d is then easily found with either equation.

Answer by ikleyn(52834)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Noelle +    Dad    = 62


N      +    D      = 62

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N      +  (3N-6)   = 62  


N + 3N - 6 = 62


4N = 62 + 6 = 68    ====>  N =  = 17.


Answer.  Noelle is 17 years old.  The age of Noelle's dad is  3*17-6 = 45 years.


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