SOLUTION: Micah is 101 years old. Alma is 44 years old. How many years ago was Micah�s age 4 times Alma�s age?

Question 1125354: Micah is 101 years old. Alma is 44 years old. How many years ago was Micah�s age 4 times Alma�s age?
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Let x= "how many years ago . . . ". Then the equation is 101 - x = 4(44-x) 101 - x = 176 - 4x 4x - x = 176 - 101 3x = 75 ====> x = 75/3 = 25. Answer. 25 years ago.

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