SOLUTION: Write a linear system for the situation Jim is three times as old as Alison. Two years ago, the sum of their ages was 16

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Question 1123882: Write a linear system for the situation
Jim is three times as old as Alison. Two years ago, the sum of their ages was 16
Answer by ikleyn(52788)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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J = 3A                 (1)
(J-2) + (A-2) = 16     (2)


You may transform this system to any other equivalent form , if you wish.

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