SOLUTION: John is now three times Pat's age. Four years from now John will be x years old.In terms of x. How old is Pat now

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Question 796764: John is now three times Pat's age. Four years from now John will be x years old.In terms of x. How old is Pat now

Answer by mohanraj04(12) About Me  (Show Source):
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ans:
four years from now john will be X years old, so the present age of john is X-4,
john is now three times pat's age
therefore,
the present age of pat is ((X-4)/3)