Question 391324
the sum of the ages of Mr X and Mr Y is 48. 
8 years from now Mr Y will be 3 times Mr X's age. 
Find their present ages.
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Equations:
x + y = 48
(y+8) = 3(x+8)
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Substitute for y and solve for "x":
(x + 48-x) = 3x+24
3x = 48-24
3x = 24
x = 8 (Mr. X's age now)
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Since x+y = 48, Mr Y is 40 yrs old
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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