SOLUTION: Aides and Michael have a combined age of 48. Three years ago Aiden was the double the age Michael is now. Determine Michael's current age. Please show working.

Question 946063: Aides and Michael have a combined age of 48. Three years ago Aiden was the double the age Michael is now. Determine Michael's current age. Please show working.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(1)
(2)
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(2)
Subtract (2) from (1)
(1)
(2)
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and, since
(1)
(1)
(1)
Michael is 15
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check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK
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