SOLUTION: Fred is 4 years younger than Phil. In 16 years, Fred will be 3 times Phil's present age. How old is Phil now?

SOLUTION: Fred is 4 years younger than Phil. In 16 years, Fred will be 3 times Phil's present age. How old is Phil now?

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Question 1133331: Fred is 4 years younger than Phil. In 16 years, Fred will be 3 times Phil's present age. How old is Phil now?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(1) Assign Variables
(2) Write Equations According to the Description
(3) Solve equation or equations

Fred, p-4
Phil, p
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