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Jeff is 3 years older than four times the age of Adam. If the sum of their ages is 63, what is the age of Adam.

Solution

J e ff i s 3 ye a rs o l d er t han f o u r t im es t h e a g e o f A d am . I f t h e s u m o f t h e i r a g es i s 63, w ha t i s t h e a g e o f A d am .

Solution

Adam^{'} s age is : 12

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x - 3 = 4 (63 - x)

Solve for

x, x - 3 = 4 (63 - x) : x = 51

Find Adam's age

: 12

Adam^{'} s age is : 12

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