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Popular Word Problems >

Glenn is 3 times as old as Chase. Seven years ago, Glenn was 5 times as old as Chase. How old are Glenn and Chase Now?

Solution

Gl e nn i s 3 t im es a s o l d a s C ha se . S e v e n ye a rs a g o, Gl e nn w a s 5 t im es a s o l d a s C ha se . Ho w o l d a re Gl e nn an d C ha se N o w ?

Solution

Chase^{'} s age is : 14

Glenn^{'} s age is : 42

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

3 x - 7 = 5 (x - 7)

Solve for

x, 3 x - 7 = 5 (x - 7) : x = 14

Find age

Chase^{'} s age is : 14

Glenn^{'} s age is : 42

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