SOLUTION: Michael is four times as old as his son Carlos. If Michael was 18 years old when Carlos was born, how old is Michael now?
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Question 972255: Michael is four times as old as his son Carlos. If Michael was 18 years old when Carlos was born, how old is Michael now?
Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Michael is four times as old as his son Carlos. If Michael was 18 years old when Carlos was born, how old is Michael now?
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x=carlos's age
4x=michaels age
4x-x=18
3x=18
x=6
4x=24
How old is Michael now? 24
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