SOLUTION: Maria’s age is 4 more than two times Juan’s age. Three years ago, the sum of Maria and Juan’s ages was 10. How old is Maria now?
I am confused on the problem due to the la
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Question 1158169: Maria’s age is 4 more than two times Juan’s age. Three years ago, the sum of Maria and Juan’s ages was 10. How old is Maria now?
I am confused on the problem due to the lack of understanding of this kind of problem. I would appreciate any help!
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let Juan's age =
Maria's age =
= Juan's age 3 yrs ago
= Maria's age 3 yrs ago
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given:
and
Maria is 12 now
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check:
OK
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