document.write( "Question 1109464: Michael is four years older than Kate. Twice Michael's age plus three times Kate's age is 38. What are their ages? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #724486 by math_helper(2461)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! m = k + 4 (1), given \n" ); document.write( "2m + 3k = 38 (2), given\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Subs RHS of (1) into (2):\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " 2(k+4) + 3k = 38\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Solve this for k then you can find m.\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "You should be able to find k=6, m=10\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |