SOLUTION: The sum of the ages of Aaron and Jacqueline is 90 years. 11 years ago, Aaron's age was 3 times Jacqueline's age. How old is Aaron now? A. Translate the given information into an

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Question 1069935: The sum of the ages of Aaron and Jacqueline is 90 years. 11 years ago, Aaron's age was 3 times Jacqueline's age. How old is Aaron now? A. Translate the given information into an equation using the variable x=current age of Aaron. Your equation should contain 90, 3, and 11. Do not simplify your equation. B. How old is Aaron currently?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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x for Aaron's age
j for Jacqueline's age

The information translated into equations:
system%28x%2Bj=90%2Cx-11=3%28j-11%29%29