SOLUTION: Marie is three times as old as her son Sam. If the sum of their ages is 36, find Sam's age. (hint: he is not 12.)

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Question 1052539: Marie is three times as old as her son Sam. If the sum of their ages is 36, find Sam's age. (hint: he is not 12.)
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Marie is three times as old as her son Sam. If the sum of their ages is 36, find Sam's age. (hint: he is not 12.)
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S + 3S = 36
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PS We don't need hints.