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Mark is three times as old as Heaven. Three years ago, Mark was four times as old as Heaven. What is the sum of their ages?

Soluzione

M a r k i s t h ree t im es a s o l d a s He a v e n . T h ree ye a rs a g o, M a r k w a s f o u r t im es a s o l d a s He a v e n . Wha t i s t h e s u m o f t h e i r a g es ?

Soluzione

the sum of their ages : 36

Fasi della soluzione

Translate the problem into an equation:

3 x - 3 = 4 (x - 3)

Risolvi per

x, 3 x - 3 = 4 (x - 3) : x = 9

Trova the sum of their ages :

36

the sum of their ages : 36

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