SOLUTION: Pete is three times as old as Lashanna. in 7 years the sum of their ages will be 50 find their present ages

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Question 914121: Pete is three times as old as Lashanna. in 7 years the sum of their ages will be 50 find their present ages
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x Lashanna's age, 3x Pete's age
(3x + 7) + (x+ 7) = 50
4x = 36
x = 9, Lashanna's age now. Pete is 27 3%2A9
And...checking ... 7 years from now
16 + 34 = 50