SOLUTION: Katie's father is three times her age. How old are Katie and her father now if, in 4 years time, the sum of their ages is 68? Use K to represent Katie's age.

Question 782185: Katie's father is three times her age. How old are Katie and her father now if, in 4 years time, the sum of their ages is 68? Use K to represent Katie's age.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Katie's age now
= father's age now
In 4 years, = Katie's age
In 4 years, = father's age
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given:

Katie is 15 and her father is 45
check:

OK
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