SOLUTION: John is 12 years older than his brother Peter. Four years ago John was three times as old as Peter was then. Suppose Peter is now x years old. Select the statement that is not tru

Question 994189: John is 12 years older than his brother Peter. Four years ago John was three times as old as Peter was
then. Suppose Peter is now x years old. Select the statement that is not true.
[1] Four years ago 3(x − 4) = (x + 8).
[2] Four years ago Peter was x − 4 years old.
[3] Four years ago (x − 4) = 3(x + 8).
[4] Four years ago John was x + 8 years old.
[5] None of the above.
Answer by MathLover1(20850) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

suppose Peter is now years old
if John is years older than his brother Peter, then John is
four years ago Peter was years
if John was three times as old as Peter was then,then John is

so, your answer is: [3] Four years ago

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