SOLUTION: Carl is 3 times as old as Sammy now. In 12 years, Carl will be twice as old as Sammy. Find their present ages.

Question 1181045: Carl is 3 times as old as Sammy now. In 12 years, Carl will be twice as old as Sammy. Find their present
ages.
Answer by ikleyn(52788) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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x for Sammy age


3x for Carl's age


In 12 years, as the problem states,


    2*(x+12) = 3x + 12


Simplify and solve


    2x + 24 = 3x + 12

    24 - 12 = 3x - 2x

       12   = x.


ANSWER.  Sammy is 12 years old now.  Carl is 3*12 = 36 years old.

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