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Question 301022: an electrician has 5 times as many years experience as her apprentice. four years from now, the electrician will have 3 times as many years experience as the apprentice. how many years exprience does each have now?
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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e=5a
e%2B4=3%28a%2B4%29
%285a%29%2B4=3a%2B12
2a=8
a=4
electricion=20yrs
apprentice=4yrs