Question 1035146
Five times Megan's age plus twice Rachel's age is 39. Rachel is four times as old as Megan. How old is Rachel? 
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Equations:
5m + 2r = 39
r = 4m
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Substitute for "r" and solve for "m"::
5m + 2(4m) = 39
13m = 39
m = 13
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Solve for "r"::
r = 4m = 4*13 = 52 yrs (Rachel's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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