Question 736564
Travis is three times as old as Anne. Mary is three years older than Travis. If Mary is 39 years old, how old is Travis and Anne?
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Equations:
T = 3A
M = T+3
M = 39
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Substitute for M and solve for "T".
39 = T + 3
T = 36  (Travis's age now)
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Now, solve for A:
36 = 3A
A = 12 yrs (Anne's age now)
Cheers,
Stan H.
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