SOLUTION: harry is 6 times as old as his son charlie. in 6 years he will only be four times as old as his son. how old is charlie now?
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Question 573687: harry is 6 times as old as his son charlie. in 6 years he will only be four times as old as his son. how old is charlie now?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Harry's age now
Let = Charlie's age now
given:
(1)
(2)
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Substitute (1) into (2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
and
(1)
(1)
(1)
Harry is 54 and Charlie is 9
check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK
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