SOLUTION: olan is 3 years older than his sister rose. 1/2 of olan's age is 13 years more than 1/4 his sister's age one year ago. find their ages now.

Question 566003: olan is 3 years older than his sister rose. 1/2 of olan's age is 13 years more than 1/4 his sister's age one year ago. find their ages now.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Olan's age now
Let = Rose's age now
given:
(1)
(2)
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Multiply both sides of (2) by
(2)
(2)
Substitute (1) into (2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
and
(1)
(1)
(1)
Olan's age is 48 now
Rose's age 45 now
check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK
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