SOLUTION: Jay is three times as old as Greg. Six years ago, the sum of their ages is equal to Jay's present age. How old are Jay and Greg ?

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Question 889771: Jay is three times as old as Greg. Six years ago, the sum of their ages is equal to Jay's present age. How old are Jay and Greg ?
Answer by Nigelyul(18) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let Jay's age be "J"
Greg's age be "G"
J=3G
%28J-6%29%2B%28G-6%29=J
3G+-+12+%2B+G+=+3G
G+=+12
J=3%2812%29
J=36
Therefore, Jay's age is 36 years old and Greg is 12.