Question 834195: Caleb is 54 years younger than Rebecca. 7 years ago, Rebecca's age was 4 times Caleb's age. How old is Caleb now? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Caleb is 54 years younger than Rebecca. 7 years ago, Rebecca's age was 4 times Caleb's age. How old is Caleb now?
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Equations:
c = r-54
r-7 = 4(c-7)
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Note: r = c+54
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Substitute for "r" and solve for "c":
c+54-7 = 4c-28
c+47 = 4c-28
3c = 75
Caleb = 25 yrs (Caleb's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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