SOLUTION: Matthew is 34 years older than Steven. 10 years ago, Matthew was three times Stevens age then. How old are they now

Question 784717: Matthew is 34 years older than Steven. 10 years ago, Matthew was three times Stevens age then. How old are they now
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Matthew is 34 years older than Steven. 10 years ago, Matthew was three times Stevens age then. How old are they now
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Equations:
m = s + 34
m-10 = 3(s-10)
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Substitute for "m" and solve for "s":
s+34 - 10 = 3s - 30
s+24 = 3s - 30
2s = 54
s = 27 yrs (Stephen's age now)
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Solve for "m"
m = s + 34
m = 27+34
m = 61 yrs (Matthew's age now)

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