SOLUTION: Ralph is 5 years more than 4 times his cousin Martin.In 5 years, he will be three times his cousin’s age then.Find their age now
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Question 1125865: Ralph is 5 years more than 4 times his cousin Martin.In 5 years, he will be three times his cousin’s age then.Find their age now
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Ralph's age now
Let = Martin's age now
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(1)
(2)
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Plug (1) into (2)
(2)
(2)
and
(1)
(1)
Ralph is 25
Martin is 5
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check:
(2)
(2)
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