SOLUTION: In four years, Steve's age will be two years less than twice Anne's age. Three years ago, Steve was three times as old as Anne was then. How old is each now?
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Question 716617: In four years, Steve's age will be two years less than twice Anne's age. Three years ago, Steve was three times as old as Anne was then. How old is each now?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In four years, Steve's age will be two years less than twice Anne's age. Three years ago, Steve was three times as old as Anne was then. How old is each now?
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Equations:
s+4 = 2a-2
s-3 = 3(a-3)
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Rearrange:
s = 2a-6
s = 3a-6
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That is a contradiction.
Ans: No solution
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Stan H.
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