SOLUTION: The sum of the ages of Gabriel and Ashton is 103 years. 9 years ago, Gabriel's age was 4 times Ashton's age. How old is Gabriel now?

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Question 1138492: The sum of the ages of Gabriel and Ashton is 103 years. 9 years ago, Gabriel's age was 4 times Ashton's age. How old is Gabriel now?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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103-g, Ashton
g, Gabriel

g-9=4%28%28103-g%29-9%29
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g-9=4%28103-9-g%29
g-9=-4g%2B4%2A94
5g=9%2B4%2A94
5g=385
g=77