Question 249542
Maria is twice as old as Jasmine. Six years ago, Maria was three times as old as Jasmine was then. Find the age of each girl.
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NOW DATA:
Let Maria by "m"
Let Jasmine b "j"
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Equations:
m = 2j
(m-6) = 3(j-6)
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Substitute for "m" and solve for "j":
(2j-6) = 3(j-6)
2j-6 = 3j-18
j = 12 (Jasmine's age now)
Since m = 2j, m = 24 (Maria's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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