SOLUTION: The sum of Carl's and Patricia's ages is 30. Thirteen years ago, Patricia was three times as old as Carl. How old is each now?
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Question 421459: The sum of Carl's and Patricia's ages is 30. Thirteen years ago, Patricia was three times as old as Carl. How old is each now? Answer by robertb(5830) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Carl's age now = c
Patricia's age now = 30 - c
==> 3(c - 13) = (30 - c) - 13
==> 3c - 39 = 17 - c
==> 4c = 56
==> c = 14, Carl's age now, and
30 - c = 30 - 14 = 16, Patricia's age now.
