KaliLeckbee KaliLeckbee
  • 15-07-2014
  • Mathematics
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Mike is three times as old as his little sister, Mary. In 4 years, he will be twice as old as Mary. How old is Mary?

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Ryan2
Ryan2 Ryan2
  • 15-07-2014
Mary: x yrs old
Mike: 3x yrs old

In four yrs:

Mary: x+4 yrs old
Mike: 3x+4 yrs old

As the text of task:

3x+4=2(x+4)
3x+4=2x+8
3x-2x=8-4
x=4

Mary is 4 yrs old

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mariamikayla
mariamikayla mariamikayla
  • 15-07-2014
x-the age of Mike
y-the age of his sister

x=3y

x+4=2(y+4)
3y+4=2y+8
3y-2y=8-4
y=4 years

x=3*4=12 years
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