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Pls help: Mr edward is now 3 times as old as his daughter. In 15 years time, the sum of their ages will be 86.

A) find their ages now

B) how old was mr edwards when his daughter was born

Respuesta :

foodie4life
Daughter age = x
father= 3x

3x+15+x+15=86
4x+30=86

4x+30=86
-30=-30
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4x =56....divide both sides by 4

x=14, daughter's age
3x=3(14)=42, father's age
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Answer:

A)53.25

B)35.5

Step-by-step explanation:

86-15=71

add his times and hers

3+1=4

71/4=17.75

17.75*3=53.25

53.25-17.75=35.5

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