SOLUTION: Erin is one-third the age of Colin. Three years ago the sum of their ages was thirty-eight, find the current age of Erin. Show all steps
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Question 1147814: Erin is one-third the age of Colin. Three years ago the sum of their ages was thirty-eight, find the current age of Erin. Show all steps
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Erin is one-third the age of Colin.
OR
Colin is three times the age of Erin.
3E, Colin
E, Erin
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Three years ago the sum of their ages was thirty-eight, find the current age of Erin.
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