SOLUTION: Three times the age of Felicia is four more than the age of Asare . In three years,the sum of their ages will be 30. Find their ages

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Question 1145590: Three times the age of Felicia is four more than the age of Asare . In three years,the sum of their ages will be 30. Find their ages
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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3f=a+4
a=3f-4
a+3+f+3=30
3f-4+3+f+3=30
combine terms
4f+2=30
4f=28
f=7
a=21-4
a=17
check
7+3+17+3=30
10+20=30
ok
3F=a+4
21=21
ok