SOLUTION: Mike's age is triple Carla's age. The difference between their ages is 38. Find their ages.

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Question 665934: Mike's age is triple Carla's age. The difference between their ages is 38. Find their ages.
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
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x = mike
y = carla
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x = 3y
x-y = 38
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Substitute into the second equation
3y - y = 38
2y = 38
highlight%28y+=+19%29 years old for Carla
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x - x%2F3 = 38
Multiply the entire equation by 3
3x - x = 114
2x = 114
highlight%28x+=+57%29 years old for Mike
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