SOLUTION: 11 years ago Shannon was twice my age. 18 years ago Shannon was 3 times my age. How old am I ? How old is Shannon?

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Question 561944: 11 years ago Shannon was twice my age. 18 years ago Shannon was 3 times my age. How old am I ? How old is Shannon?
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let represent Shannon's age now. Let represent my age now. Eleven years ago, Shannon was amd I was . Eighteen years ago, and

We are given that:



And



Just solve the 2X2 linear system.

John

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