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  • 24-04-2021
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A man is three times as old as his daughter. If the difference in their ages is 36 years, find the ages of the father and daughter.

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thebecks
thebecks thebecks
  • 24-04-2021

Answer:

man's age = 54

daughter's age = 18

Step-by-step explanation:

x = man's age

y = daughters age

x = 3y

x - y = 36

substitute for x:

3y -y = 36

2y = 36

y = 18

x = 54

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