SOLUTION: Robbie is four years older than his sister, Michela. seven years ago, Robbie was three times as old as his sister. How old is Michela now?
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Question 821815: Robbie is four years older than his sister, Michela. seven years ago, Robbie was three times as old as his sister. How old is Michela now? Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source):
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x = y + 4
x - 7 = 3(y - 7)
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x = y + 4
x - 7 = 3y - 21
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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x - y = 4
x - 3y = -14
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answer:
x= robbie = 13
y= michela = 9
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