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Popular Word Problems >

Tanya is 12 years older than Leah. Three years ago, Tanya was five times as old as Leah.

Solution

T an y a i s 12 ye a rs o l d er t han L e ah . T h ree ye a rs a g o, T an y a w a s f i v e t im es a s o l d a s L e ah .

Solution

Tanya^{'} s age is : 18

Leah^{'} s age is : 6

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x - 3 = 5 (x - 12 - 3)

Solve for

x, x - 3 = 5 (x - 12 - 3) : x = 18

Find age

Tanya^{'} s age is : 18

Leah^{'} s age is : 6

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