Question 241793: rogers age is 1 1/3 times stevens age. eight years ago,rogers age was twixce stevens age. find rogers age. Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! rogers age is 1 1/3 times stevens age. eight years ago,rogers age was twice stevens age. find rogers age.
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NOW DATA:
Steven's age: x
roger's age: (4/3)x
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Equation:
[(4/3)x - 8) = 2(x-8)
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(4/3)x - 8 = 2x - 16
2/3 x = 8
x = 12 yrs old (steven's age NOW)
(4/3)x = (4/3)12 = 16 yrs old (roger's age NOW)
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Stan H.
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