document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1128552>Question 1128552</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Michael is three times as old as Margaret, and in 6 years he will be twice as old as her. How old was Michael when Margaret was born? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "1/3 Michael = Margaret<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "In 6 years he will be 2 times Margaret<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x+6 = 2(1/3x+6) now let's work this equation. Distribute the 2:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x+6 = 2/3x+12<BR>\n" );
document.write( "1/3x = 6<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = 6 * 3/1 = 18<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Michael is 18 and Margaret is 6<BR>\n" );
document.write( "In 6 years Michael will be 18+6 = 24<BR>\n" );
document.write( "In 6 years Margaret will be 6+6 = 12<BR>\n" );
document.write( "And the problem says in 6 years Michael will be twice as old as Margaret, and 24 is twice 12.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Happy learning  </SPAN>\n" );
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