SOLUTION: Julio's grandfather is 3 times his age. the total sum of their ages is 92. how old is Julio's grandfather?
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Question 601540: Julio's grandfather is 3 times his age. the total sum of their ages is 92. how old is Julio's grandfather?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Julio's grandfather is 3 times his age. the total sum of their ages is 92. how old is Julio's grandfather?
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Equations:
g = 3j
g + j = 92
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Substitute for "g" and solve for J:
3j + j = 92
4j = 92
julio = 23 yrs
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Solve for "g":
g = 3j
g = 3*23 = 69 years
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Stan H.
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