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The sum of the ages of Ryan and Miranda is 93 years. 9 years ago, Ryan's age was 4 times Miranda's age. How old is Ryan now?

Solution

T h e s u m o f t h e a g es o f R y an an d M i r an d a i s 93 ye a rs . 9 ye a rs a g o, R y a n^{'} s a g e w a s 4 t im es M i r an d a^{'} s a g e . Ho w o l d i s R y an n o w ?

Solution

Ryan^{'} s age is : 69

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x - 9 = 4 (93 - x - 9)

Solve for

x, x - 9 = 4 (93 - x - 9) : x = 69

Ryan^{'} s age is : 69

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