SOLUTION: Darlas dad is 4 times older than Darla. Darlas mom is 3 times older that Darla. The sum of all thier ages is 88. How do I find the age of each person??

Question 597927: Darlas dad is 4 times older than Darla. Darlas mom is 3 times older that Darla.
The sum of all thier ages is 88. How do I find the age of each person??
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Darlas dad is 4 times older than Darla. Darlas mom is 3 times older that Darla.
The sum of all thier ages is 88.
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Equations:
f + d + m = 88
f = 4d
m = 3d
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Substitute for "f" and "m" and solve for "d":
4d + d + 3d = 88
8d = 88
d = 11 (Darla's age now)
f = 4d = 44 (Father's age now)
m = 3d = 33 (Mom's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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