SOLUTION: John is 3 times as old as his nephew, Pete. Four years ago, he was 4 times as old as Pete was at that time.how old is Pete?

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Question 996178: John is 3 times as old as his nephew, Pete. Four years ago, he was 4 times as old as Pete was at that time.how old is Pete?
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John is 3 times as old as his nephew, Pete. Four years ago, he was 4 times as old as Pete was at that time.how old is Pete?
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J = 3P
J-4 = 4(P-4)
Solve for P