SOLUTION: The sum of the ages of Jaime and Alexandra is 70 years. 11 years ago, Jaime's age was 3 times Alexandra's age. How old is Jaime now?

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Question 1146459: The sum of the ages of Jaime and Alexandra is 70 years. 11 years ago, Jaime's age was 3 times Alexandra's age. How old is Jaime now?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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j+a=70
j-11=3(a-11)
solve for j