SOLUTION: An old man married a young woman. There combined age is 100. The man's age multiplied by 4 and divided by 9 equals the woman's age. What are their respective ages?

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Question 938366: An old man married a young woman. There combined age is 100. The man's age multiplied by 4 and divided by 9 equals the woman's age. What are their respective ages?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x the man's age
x + (4x/9) = 100
9x + 4x = 900
13x = 900 ... check Your numbers