SOLUTION: Randy is four times as old as Marie. In 12 yr, Marie's age will be half of Randy's. How old are they now?

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Age -> SOLUTION: Randy is four times as old as Marie. In 12 yr, Marie's age will be half of Randy's. How old are they now?      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 438178: Randy is four times as old as Marie. In 12 yr, Marie's age will be half of Randy's. How old are they now?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
R=4M
R+12=2(M+12)
R+12=2M+24
4M-2M=24-12
2M=12
M=6
R=24.