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Ms.Ruiz is 9 years older than 6 times as many years old as Carlos. Ms.Ruiz is 57 year old.

Solution

M s . R u i z i s 9 ye a rs o l d er t han 6 t im es a s man y ye a rs o l d a s C a r l os . M s . R u i z i s 57 ye a r o l d .

Solution

Carlos^{'} s age is : 8

Ruiz^{'} s age is : 57

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

6 x = 57 - 9

Solve for

x, 6 x = 57 - 9 : x = 8

Find age

Carlos^{'} s age is : 8

Ruiz^{'} s age is : 57

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