SOLUTION: he ages of Kim and Alex are in the ratio 1:7. If alex is 18 yrs older than kim, how old are they both

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Question 1133745: he ages of Kim and Alex are in the ratio 1:7. If alex is 18 yrs older than kim, how old are they both
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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Kim, x
Alex, 7x
7x-x=18
6x=18
highlight%28x=3%29--------------Kim
highlight%287x=21%29-------------Alex