SOLUTION: The sum of the ages of Nicole and Kristen is 32. In 2 years, Nicole will be 3 times as old as Kristen. How old are they now? with solution

Question 1142654: The sum of the ages of Nicole and Kristen is 32. In 2 years, Nicole will be 3 times as old as Kristen. How old are they now? with solution
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Nicole's age now
Let = Kristen's age now
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(1)
(2)
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(2)
(2)
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Subtract (2) from (1)
(1)
(2)
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and
(1)
(1)
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Nicole is 25
Kristen is 7
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check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK

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