SOLUTION: A father is 4 times as old as his daughter. In six years, he will be three times as old as she is. how old is the daughter now?

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: A father is 4 times as old as his daughter. In six years, he will be three times as old as she is. how old is the daughter now?This question is from textbook

Answer by josmiceli(6784) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
f= father's age now
d= daughter's age now
f+=+4d
f+%2B+6+=+3%2A%28d+%2B+6%29
4d+%2B+6+=+3d+%2B+18
d+=+12
The daughter is 12 yrs old now
check:
f+=+4d
f+=+48
f+%2B+6+=+3%2A%28d+%2B+6%29
48+%2B+6+=+3%2A%2812+%2B+6%29
54+=+3%2A18
54+=+54
OK