SOLUTION: Anna is now 3 years older than Sophie was a year ago. How old will Sophie be when Anna is 16?
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Question 440853: Anna is now 3 years older than Sophie was a year ago. How old will Sophie be when Anna is 16?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Anna is now 3 years older than Sophie was a year ago. How old will Sophie be when Anna is 16?
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Equations:
a = (s-1)+3
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Solve for "s":
s = a-2
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s(16) = 16-2
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s = 14 yrs (Sophie's age when anna is 16).
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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