Question 1147814
Erin is one-third the age of Colin.
OR
Colin is three times the age of Erin.


3E, Colin
E, Erin



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Three years ago the sum of their ages was thirty-eight, find the current age of Erin.
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{{{3E-3+E-3=38}}}
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{{{4E=44}}}
{{{highlight(E=11)}}}
{{{and}}}
{{{highlight(3E=33)}}}