SOLUTION: Jane is 64 years old. She is 4 years older than three times Linda's age. How old is linda ??

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Question 1059664: Jane is 64 years old. She is 4 years older than three times Linda's age. How old is linda ??
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Jane is 64 years old. She is 4 years older than three times Linda's age. How old is linda ??
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Linda's age = %2864-4%29%2F3 = 60%2F3 = 20 years.

This formula is the direct translation of the condition.