SOLUTION: 11 years ago Shannon was twice my age. 18 years ago Shannon was 3 times my age. How old am I ? How old is Shannon?
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Question 561944: 11 years ago Shannon was twice my age. 18 years ago Shannon was 3 times my age. How old am I ? How old is Shannon?
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let 
represent Shannon's age now. Let 
represent my age now. Eleven years ago, Shannon was 
amd I was 
. Eighteen years ago, 
and 
We are given that:
)
And
)
Just solve the 2X2 linear system.
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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