Question 1111191
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James + Steve = 68.

{{{(1/3)*S}}} + {{{S}}}    = 68


Multiply by 3 all the terms:


S + 3S = 68*3

4S = 68*3

S = {{{(68*3)/4}}} = 17*3 = 51.


<U>Answer</U>.  Steve is 51 years old.  James is 68-51 = 17 years old.
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