document.write( "Question 510127: James is three times as old as Carmen. Together, their ages add up to 24. How old is each? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #341714 by oberobic(2304)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! J = 3*C \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "J + C = 24 \n" ); document.write( "so \n" ); document.write( "J = 24-C \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "substitute \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "3*C = 24-C \n" ); document.write( "so \n" ); document.write( "4C = 24 \n" ); document.write( "C = 6 \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "J = 3*6 \n" ); document.write( "J = 18 \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "Answer: James is 18,and Carmen is 6. \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "Done. \n" ); document.write( " |