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Question 1027901: Mia is 3 times older then jon. Mia is 3 times older then jon. How old is mia and Jon?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
Mia is 3 times older then jon.
M = 3J
Both of their ages added together equal 64
M + J = 64
Replace M with £J from first equation
3J + j = 64
4J = 64
J = 16
John is 16 years old
Mia is 48 years old.
Hope this helps :-)