SOLUTION: Ralph is 3 times as old as Sara. In 6 years, Ralph will be only twice as old as Sara will be then. Find Ralph's age now.
If x represents Sarah's age now, which of the following
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Question 1123140: Ralph is 3 times as old as Sara. In 6 years, Ralph will be only twice as old as Sara will be then. Find Ralph's age now.
If x represents Sarah's age now, which of the following expressions represents Ralph's age in six years?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathLover1:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In six years, Ralph will be 24.
y+6=24
Answer by MathLover1(20850) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
=age of Sara
=age of Ralph
after years:
=age of Sara
=age of Ralph, where he will be as old as Sara
so that:
Therefore:
=> age of Sara
=> age of Ralph
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