SOLUTION: A man is currently 3 times the age of his wife. In 23 years he will only be 2 times her age. What is the current age of the husband and the wife?
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Question 831402: A man is currently 3 times the age of his wife. In 23 years he will only be 2 times her age. What is the current age of the husband and the wife?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1.
In 23 years,
2.
Substitute eq. 1 in eq. 2,
Then from eq. 1,
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