Question 1174325
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Hi
The total age of Melvin and Jack is 32 years. 
Melvin is 3 times as old as Jack. 'x'
How old is Jack ?

Let x be Jack's age
Question States:

 x + 3x = 32    ⇒  4x = 32  and x = 8 , Jack's age

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