Question 875179
 Lauren 16 and Chris 8 NOW
 16 - x = 3(8-x)
 16-x = 24 - 3x
      2x = 8
       x = 4 years ago <u>Chris was 4</u>  {{{8-4}}}
CHECKING our answer***4 years ago ...
Lauren was 12
  {{{12=3*4}}}
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