SOLUTION: Luis is 30 years younger than william. 15 years ago, william was 4 times as old as luis . How old is william?

Question 908864: Luis is 30 years younger than william. 15 years ago, william was 4 times as old as luis . How old is william?
Answer by KlambinRonsentaswer(36) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hey.I'm glad to help you.But my English isn't very well and I hope you don't mind it.
The answer is 55.
let William's age = x
let Luis's age =x-30
x-15 = 4�(x-30-15)
x-15 = 4�(x-45)
x-15 = 4x-45�4
x-15 = 4x-180
4x-x = 180-15
3x = 165
x = 165�3
x = 55
So William is 55 years old now.

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