Question 1132306
Carrie is three times older than Julio. If the sum of their ages is 48, how old is Julio
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J = Julio's age
C = Carrie's age
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C = J + 3J = 4J
J + 4J = 48
J = 9.6
C = 28.8
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1 time older = 2x as old
2 times older = 3x as old
etc.
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