SOLUTION: James is three times as old as Carmen. Together, their ages add up to 24. How old is each?

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Question 510127: James is three times as old as Carmen. Together, their ages add up to 24. How old is each?
Answer by oberobic(2304) About Me  (Show Source):
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J = 3*C
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J + C = 24
so
J = 24-C
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substitute
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3*C = 24-C
so
4C = 24
C = 6
.
J = 3*6
J = 18
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Answer: James is 18,and Carmen is 6.
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Done.