Question 901401: Eureka is 12 years younger than Renton. In 3 years Renton will be four times as old as Eureka. How old are they now? Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Eureka is 12 years younger than Renton. In 3 years Renton will be four times as old as Eureka. How old are they now?
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let x=Eureka's age
x+12=Renton's age
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In 3 yrs:
x+3=Eureka's age
x+12+3=x+15=Rentom's age
x+15=4(x+3)
x+15=4x+12
3x=3
x=1
x+12=13
Eureka's age=1
Renton's age=13
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