SOLUTION: Angel’s age is three times Christine’s age. Christine is three years younger than Max. The sum of their ages is 28. How old is Max?

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Question 1164679: Angel’s age is three times Christine’s age. Christine is three years younger than Max. The sum of their ages is 28. How old is Max?
Answer by ikleyn(52803) About Me  (Show Source):
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M = Max


(M-3) = Christine


3*(M-3) = Angel


    M + (M-3) + 3*(M-3) = 28     (total age)


    M + M - 3 + 3M - 9 = 28

    5M - 12 = 28

    5M      = 28 + 12

    5M      = 40

     M      = 40/5 = 8.


ANSWER.  Max is 8 years old.

Solved.