SOLUTION: Sum of the present ages of Manisha and Savita is 31. Manisha's age 3 year ago was 4 times the age of Savita . Find their present ages.

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Question 1116703: Sum of the present ages of Manisha and Savita is 31. Manisha's age 3 year ago was 4 times the age of Savita . Find their present ages.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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system%28m%2Bv=31%2Cm-3=4%28v-3%29%29

m-3=4v-12
4v-m=9

system%28-m%2B4v=9%2Cm%2Bv=31%29

5v=40
highlight%28v=8%29--------Savita

highlight%28m=23%29-------Manisha