SOLUTION: Travis is three times as old as Anne. Mary is three years older than Travis. If Mary is 39 years old, how old is Travis and Anne?
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Question 736564: Travis is three times as old as Anne. Mary is three years older than Travis. If Mary is 39 years old, how old is Travis and Anne? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Travis is three times as old as Anne. Mary is three years older than Travis. If Mary is 39 years old, how old is Travis and Anne?
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Equations:
T = 3A
M = T+3
M = 39
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Substitute for M and solve for "T".
39 = T + 3
T = 36 (Travis's age now)
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Now, solve for A:
36 = 3A
A = 12 yrs (Anne's age now)
Cheers,
Stan H.
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