SOLUTION: Ishaan is 18 years older than Gabriela. Ishaan and Gabriela first met 3 years ago. Fifteen years ago, Ishaan was 4 times as old as Gabriela. How old is Gabriela now?
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Question 969115: Ishaan is 18 years older than Gabriela. Ishaan and Gabriela first met 3 years ago. Fifteen years ago, Ishaan was 4 times as old as Gabriela. How old is Gabriela now? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Ishaan is 18 years older than Gabriela. Ishaan and Gabriela first met 3 years ago. Fifteen years ago, Ishaan was 4 times as old as Gabriela. How old is Gabriela now?
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Equations:
I = G + 18
I-15 = 4(G-15)
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Substitute for "I" and solve for "G"::
G+18-15 = 4G - 60
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3G = 45
Ans:: Gabriela is 15 yrs old
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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