SOLUTION: Jane is 12 years older than Kate and Kate is Jane's age divided by 3. How old is each girl?

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Question 426164: Jane is 12 years older than Kate and Kate is Jane's age divided by 3. How old is each girl?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
Jane is 12 years older than Kate
Let x and (x+12)represent kate and jane's age respectively
Question states***
x = (x+12)/3
Solving for x
3x = x+12
2x = 12
x = 6, Kate's age. Jane is 18. (6 + 12)
CHECKING our Answer***
6 = 18/3
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