SOLUTION: At the present time nick is one-third as old as Karl. In 12 years, Karl's age will be six years less than twice nicks's age at the time. Find the present ages for both nick and kar

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Question 1050935: At the present time nick is one-third as old as Karl. In 12 years, Karl's age will be six years less than twice nicks's age at the time. Find the present ages for both nick and karl
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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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At the present time nick is one-third as old as Karl. In 12 years, Karl's age will be six years less than twice nicks's age at the time. Find the present ages for both nick and karl
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K = 3*N
K+12 = 3(N+12)-6
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Substitute for "K" and solve for "N"::
3N+12 = 3N + 30
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That is a contradiction.
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Ans:: No solution.
Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by advanced_Learner(501) About Me  (Show Source):
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At the present time nick is one-third as old as Karl. In 12 years, Karl's age will be six years less than twice nicks's age at the time. Find the present ages for both nick and karl

K=3*N
K+12=2(N+12)-6
N=(6)
SO
K=18
just
in 12 years
N=18
K=30 which is 6 years less than 36
checks!