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6 years ago, the age of Jem was thrice the age of Min. The sum of their present ages is 36. Find the age of Jem, 7 years from now

Soluzione

6 ye a rs a g o, t h e a g e o f J e m w a s t h r i ce t h e a g e o f M in . T h e s u m o f t h e i r p rese n t a g es i s 36. F in d t h e a g e o f J e m, 7 ye a rs f ro m n o w

Soluzione

Je m^{'} s age in 7 years : 31

Fasi della soluzione

Translate the problem into an equation:

x - 6 = 3 (36 - x - 6)

Risolvi per

x, x - 6 = 3 (36 - x - 6) : x = 24

Trova Jem's age in 7 years:

31

Je m^{'} s age in 7 years : 31

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