SOLUTION: Rachael's grandpa's age is 5 multiplied by 7 more than Rachael's age. Her grandma's age is 9 times Rachael's age, plus 3. If Rachael's grandma and grandpa are the same age, how old

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Question 1178339: Rachael's grandpa's age is 5 multiplied by 7 more than Rachael's age. Her grandma's age is 9 times Rachael's age, plus 3. If Rachael's grandma and grandpa are the same age, how old is Rachael?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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Rachael              r
Grandpa           5(7+r)
Grandma           9r+3


The last sentence and question mean 5%28r%2B7%29=9r%2B3.
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