document.write( "Question 938358: The ages of three men are in the ratio 3:4:5. If the difference between the ages of the oldest and youngest is 18 years, find the sum of the ages of the three men \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #571596 by ewatrrr(24785) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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document.write( "Let x represent the constant of proportionality
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document.write( "The ages of three men are in the ratio 3:4:5
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document.write( "***the difference between the ages of the oldest and youngest is 18 years
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document.write( "5x - 3x = 18
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document.write( "2x = 18
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document.write( "x = 9
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document.write( "Ages are: 27, 36, 45
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document.write( "Sum = 108 \n" );
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