SOLUTION: Carlos is 7 years older than tom. find their ages when 1/4 of Carlos's age is equal to the 1/2 of tom's age ?

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Question 1113301: Carlos is 7 years older than tom. find their ages when 1/4 of Carlos's age is equal to the 1/2 of tom's age ?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39614) About Me  (Show Source):
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c%2F4=t%2F2
c=2t
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Carlos is 7 years older than tom.
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c=t%2B7
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2t=t%2B7
highlight%28t=7%29-------Tom
highlight%28c=14%29------Carlos