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Victor's age is three more than twice Jake's age. Three years ago, Victor was four times as old as Jake was then. How old are they now?

Solution

Vi c t o r^{'} s a g e i s t h ree m ore t han tw i ce J ak e^{'} s a g e . T h ree ye a rs a g o, Vi c t or w a s f o u r t im es a s o l d a s J ak e w a s t h e n . Ho w o l d a re t h ey n o w ?

Solution

Jake^{'} s age is : 6

Victor^{'} s age is : 15

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

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

Solve for

x, 3 + 2 x - 3 = 4 (x - 3) : x = 6

Find age

Jake^{'} s age is : 6

Victor^{'} s age is : 15

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