Question 991344
Write an equation for each statement
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 In 3 more years, x will be 6 times as old as y was last year.
x + 3 = 6(y - 1)
x + 3 = 6y - 6
x - 6y = -6 - 3
x - 6y = -9
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When y's present age is added to x's present age the total is 68.
x + y = 68
x - 6y = -9; subtract the first equation
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0 + 7y = 77
y = 77/7
y = 11 yrs old
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I'll let you find x, check the solutions in the 1st statement


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