SOLUTION: This year Lyann is three times as old as Christian. if x represents Christians age now,write an expression that represents Lyann's age two years ago.

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Question 905834: This year Lyann is three times as old as Christian. if x represents Christians age now,write an expression that represents Lyann's age two years ago.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +L+ = Lyann's age now
Let +X+ = Christian's age now
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(1) +L+=+3X+
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+L+-+2+=+3X+-+2+ answer