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Ashley's age is 5 years younger than 3 times her cousin's age. Ashley is 31 years old.

Solution

A s h l e y^{'} s a g e i s 5 ye a rs yo u n g er t han 3 t im es h er co u s i n^{'} s a g e . A s h l ey i s 31 ye a rs o l d .

Solution

Cousin^{'} s age is : 12

Ashley^{'} s age is : 31

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

3 x = 31 + 5

Solve for

x, 3 x = 31 + 5 : x = 12

Find age

Cousin^{'} s age is : 12

Ashley^{'} s age is : 31

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