SOLUTION: Anita is 4 years older than Brandon. Three times Anita’s age added to six times Brandon’s age is 48. Find the age of both Anita and Brandon.

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Question 1145830: Anita is 4 years older than Brandon. Three times Anita’s age added to six times Brandon’s age is 48. Find the age of both Anita and Brandon.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39621) About Me  (Show Source):
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4+b and b
Anita and Brandon

3%28b%2B4%29%2B6b=48
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3b%2B12%2B6b=48
9b=48-12
9b=36
b=4
Brandon, 4
Anita, 8