SOLUTION: kofi is four times as old as kobby and kofi is 36years older than kobby. how old is kofi?

Question 1123750: kofi is four times as old as kobby and kofi is 36years older than kobby. how old is kofi?
Answer by ikleyn(52787) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Answer. Kobby is 12 years old; Kofi is 48 years old.

Actually, this problem can be solved mentally and momentarily, as soon as you completed reading the condition.


But if you want to use Algebra, here it is:


    4x - x = 36

    3x = 36

    x = 36/3 = 12  is the Kobby age.

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