SOLUTION: In 3 year's time, Mr. Sullivan will be 3 times as old as his daughter. Six years ago, he was 6 times as old as her. How old are they now?

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Question 1066176: In 3 year's time, Mr. Sullivan will be 3 times as old as his daughter. Six years ago, he was 6 times as old as her. How old are they now?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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m, Mr. Sullivan
d, his daughter

system%28m%2B3=3%28d%2B3%29%2Cm-6=6%28d-6%29%29

Simplify and solve.