SOLUTION: Matt is 51 years younger than Sarah. 6 years ago, Sarah's age was 4 times Matt's age. How old is Matt now?
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Question 792364: Matt is 51 years younger than Sarah. 6 years ago, Sarah's age was 4 times Matt's age. How old is Matt now?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Matt's age now
Let = Sarah's age now
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(1)
(2)
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(1)
Substitute (1) into (2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
and
(1)
(1)
(1)
Matt is 23 now
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check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK
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