SOLUTION: James is 3 times Tim’s age. If I times their ages together, I get 48. How old are they?

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Question 1119510: James is 3 times Tim’s age. If I times their ages together, I get 48. How old are they?
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, Alan3354:
Answer by ikleyn(52787) About Me  (Show Source):
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James * Tim = 48


3T    * T   = 48


3*T^2 = 48  ====>  T^2 = 16  ====>  T = 4.


Answer.  T = 4,  J = 3*4 = 12.


Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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James is 3 times Tim’s age. If I times --- multiply --- their ages I get 48. How old are they?
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4 & 12