SOLUTION: Jeff is 3 years older than four times the age of Adam. If the sum of their ages is 63, what is the age of Adam

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Question 1152085: Jeff is 3 years older than four times the age of Adam. If the sum of their ages is 63, what is the age of Adam
Answer by ikleyn(52794) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x be the age of Adam (the value under the question).


Then the age of Jeff is  4x+3 years,  and


    x + (4x+3) = 63,


according to the condition.


Simplify and solve for x


    5x = 63 - 3 = 60

     x          = 60/5 = 12.


ANSWER.  Adam is 12 years old.