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Harvey is 3 times as old as Jane. The sum of their ages is 48 years. Find the age of each

Solution

Harvey is 3 times as old as Jane. The sum of their ages is 48 years. Find the age of each

Solution

Jane^{'} s age is : 12

Harvey^{'} s age is : 36

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

3 x + x = 48

Solve for

x, 3 x + x = 48 : x = 12

Find age

Jane^{'} s age is : 12

Harvey^{'} s age is : 36

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