SOLUTION: Jacob's father is 54 years old. His age is 6 years more than three times Jacob's age. Write a math sentence to determine Jacob's age (a), and then solve to determine Jacob's age.

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Question 707745: Jacob's father is 54 years old. His age is 6 years more than three times Jacob's age. Write a math sentence to determine Jacob's age (a), and then solve to determine Jacob's age.
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Jacob's father is 54 years old. His age is 6 years more than three times Jacob's age. Write a math sentence to determine Jacob's age (a), and then solve to determine Jacob's age.
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Equations:
F = 54 years
F = 3J + 6
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Substitute for "F" and solve for "J":
3J + 6 = 54
3J = 48
J = 16 yrs (Jacob's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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