SOLUTION: Meriam is 4 less than three times as old as Sally. If the sum of their ages is 68.what are their present ages?

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Question 1136867: Meriam is 4 less than three times as old as Sally. If the sum of their ages is 68.what are their present ages?
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20060) About Me  (Show Source):
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       M = 3S-4
     M+S = 68

(3S-4)+S = 68
  3S-4+S = 68
    4S-4 = 68
      4S = 72
       S = 18

       M = 3S-4
       M = 3(18)-4
       M = 54-4
       M = 50

Edwin