Question 826913: Amy is 4 years younger than Carlos. Seven years ago Carlos was twice as old as Amy was then. How old is each now Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Amy is 4 years younger than Carlos. Seven years ago Carlos was twice as old as Amy was then. How old is each now
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Equations:
a = c - 4
c-7= 2(a-7)
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Substitute for "a" and solve for "c":
c-7 = 2(c-4-7)
c-7 = 2c-22
c = 15 (Carlos' age now)
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Solve for "a":
a = c - 4
a = 15-4
a = 11 yrs (Amy's age now)
Cheers,
Stan H.
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