SOLUTION: Maggie is 4 times as old as her cousin Samuel. In 5 years, she will be 6 years less than 3 times his age. How old is Samuel now?
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Question 850812: Maggie is 4 times as old as her cousin Samuel. In 5 years, she will be 6 years less than 3 times his age. How old is Samuel now?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Maggie's age now
Let = Samuel's age now
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(1)
(2)
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Substitute (1) into (2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
and
(1)
(1)
Samuel is 4 now
check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK
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