SOLUTION: williams uncle is three times as old as william. in 12 years, williams uncle will be exactly twice his age. how old is william now?
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Question 335446: williams uncle is three times as old as william. in 12 years, williams uncle will be exactly twice his age. how old is william now?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
williams uncle is three times as old as william. in 12 years, williams uncle will be exactly twice his age. how old is william now?
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Equations:
U = 3W
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(U+12)=2(W+12)
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Substitute for U and solve for W:
(3W+12) = 2W+24
W = 12 yrs. (William's age now)
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Since U = 3W, U = 36 yrs (the uncle's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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