SOLUTION: Maggie is four times as old as her cousin Sam. In five years she will be six years less than three times his age. How old is Sam now?
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Question 1024943
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Maggie is four times as old as her cousin Sam. In five years she will be six years less than three times his age. How old is Sam now?
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M=4S
M+5=3(S+5)-6
4S+5=3(S+5)-6
4S+5=3S+9
S=4 M=16