Hi

4x -3 + (x-3) = 44

   5x = 50

    x = 10, Sarah age NOW.  Derek is 37.  

CHECKING our answer*** 3 years ago...

34 + 7 = 44

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Derek is four times as old as Sarah. Three years ago the sum of their ages was 44. How old is each now?



Sarah: 

Derek: 

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