document.write( "Question 800874: Kate's father is 32 years older than Kate is. In 5 years, he will be five times older. How old is Kate? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #483312 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Kate's father is 32 years older than Kate is. In 5 years, he will be five times older. How old is Kate? \n" ); document.write( "--------------- \n" ); document.write( "Equations:: \n" ); document.write( "f = k + 32 \n" ); document.write( "f+5 = 5(k+5) \n" ); document.write( "------------------------ \n" ); document.write( "Substitute for \"f\" and solve for \"k\": \n" ); document.write( "k+32 + 5 = 5k+25 \n" ); document.write( "k + 37 = 5k + 25 \n" ); document.write( "4k = 12 \n" ); document.write( "Kate's age now = 3 yrs \n" ); document.write( "----------- \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |