SOLUTION: Three years ago,Matt's age was half of Neth's age. If the sum of their ages today is 21, how old is Matt now?

Question 854664: Three years ago,Matt's age was half of Neth's age. If the sum of their ages today is 21, 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 = Neth's age now
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(1)
(2)
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(1)
(1)
(1)
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Add (1) and (2)
(2)
(1)

and
(2)
(2)
(2)
Matt is 8
Neth is 13
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check:
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
OK
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