Question 974777: Tom is twice the age of Amy and she is 1 year older than Ben. Tom is three years older than Ben . How old is Amy? Found 2 solutions by Jamie-L, MathTherapy:Answer by Jamie-L(5) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! T = Tom's Age
A = Amy's Age
B = Ben's Age
1)T=2A
2)A=1+B
3)T=3B
Substitute 2 into 1
4) T= 2(1+B)
T= 2+2B
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Substitute 4 into 3
3B = 2+2B
B = 2
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T=3(2)
=6
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6=2A
Therefore A=3
Amy = 3 years old.
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Tom is twice the age of Amy and she is 1 year older than Ben. Tom is three years older than Ben . How old is Amy?
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