SOLUTION: Cynthia is 6 times as old as Rebecca. In 6 years, Cynthia will be only 3 times as old as Rebecca. How old is Rebecca now?

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Question 1140638: Cynthia is 6 times as old as Rebecca. In 6 years, Cynthia will be only 3 times as old as Rebecca. How old is Rebecca now?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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6r, Cynthia now
r, Rebecca now
6r%2B6=3%28r%2B6%29
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6r%2B6=3r%2B18
3r=12
highlight%28r=4%29