SOLUTION: Becky is 4 years younger than amy if Becky age is tripled the result is 48 years how old is Amy?

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Question 1098985: Becky is 4 years younger than amy if Becky age is tripled the result is 48 years how old is Amy?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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B=A-4
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B%2A3=48
B=48%2F3
Solve for B then use the other equation to solve for A.