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Question 1166100: Tom is 45 years younger than Jena. 6 years ago Jennas age was 4 times toms age. How old is Tom now?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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j-6=4%28j-45-6%29
j-6=4%28j-51%29
j-6=4j-204
-6=3j-204
3j=204-6
3j=198
j=66---------------Jenna today
Tom today, highlight%2821%29