SOLUTION: Nevaeh is 3 times as old as her brother Jay. in 4 years, their ages will total 28 years. what are their ages now?

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Question 1177570: Nevaeh is 3 times as old as her brother Jay. in 4 years, their ages will total 28 years. what are their ages now?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
system%28n=3j%2Cn%2Bj%2B4%2B4=28%2B4%2B4%29

system%28n=3j%2Cn%2Bj=20%29, and continuing from here is very, very simple.


j is 5.
n is 15.