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Roy is 11 years old and his uncle is 59 years old. How many years ago was Roy's uncle 7 times old as Roy?
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Question 917013: Can you please answer me this algebra question
Roy is 11 years old and his uncle is 59 years old. How many years ago was Roy's uncle 7 times old as Roy? Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! x How many years ago
59-x = 7(11-x)
59-x = 77 - 7x
6x = 18
x = 3, How many years ago Roy's uncle was 7 times old as Roy
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And...checking ...3 years ago
56 = 7(8)
