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  • 23-10-2018
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Matt is three times as old is Jessica. The sum of their ages will total 56. How old are they now?

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  • 23-10-2018

Answer:

step 1: 3x+x=56

step 2: 4x=56

step 3: x=14

Jessica is 14. Matt is 3 times her age so Matt is 42. 14+42 equals 56.


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