SOLUTION: Mickey is 5 years older than Minnie. Three more than four times Minnie's age is 2 less than 3 times Mickey's age. How old is each person?
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Question 529805: Mickey is 5 years older than Minnie. Three more than four times Minnie's age is 2 less than 3 times Mickey's age. How old is each person? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Mickey is 5 years older than Minnie. Three more than four times Minnie's age is 2 less than 3 times Mickey's age. How old is each person?
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Equations:
k = n + 5
4n+3 = 3k-2
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Substitute for "k" and solve for "n":
4n+3 = 3(n+5)-2
4n+3 = 3n+13
n = 10 (Minnie's age now)
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solve for "k":
k = n + 5
k = 15 (Mickey's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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