SOLUTION: paula is 12 years older than his sister maria. four years from now bob will be two thirds as old as paula. how old are they now ?
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Question 657811: paula is 12 years older than his sister maria. four years from now bob will be two thirds as old as paula. how old are they now ?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
paula is 12 years older than his sister maria. four years from now bob will be two thirds as old as paula. how old are they now ?
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Equations:
p = m + 12
b+4 = (2/3)(p+4)
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You have 3 variables and only 2 equations.
Cheers,
Stan H.
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