Question 925387: Jessica is 21 years older than Gabriela. Nine years ago, Jessica was 4 times as old as Gabriela.
How old is jessica now? Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! x = jess age now
y = gaby age now
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x = y + 21
x - 9 = 4(y - 9)
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x = y + 21
x - 9 = 4y - 36
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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x - y = 21
x - 4y = -27
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solution:
x = jess age now = 37
y = gaby age now = 16
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