SOLUTION: Sam is 87 years younger than Karen. 6 years ago, Karen's age was 4 times Sam's age. How old is Sam now

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Question 1047556: Sam is 87 years younger than Karen. 6 years ago, Karen's age was 4 times Sam's age. How old is Sam now
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Sam is 87 years younger than Karen. 6 years ago, Karen's age was 4 times Sam's age. How old is Sam now
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The difference is 87
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4 times --> the difference is 3 times --> 87/3 = 29 6 years ago
Sam is 35 now
Karen is 122 now