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  • 17-04-2022
  • Mathematics
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Abraham is three times as old as Sylvia.
In eight years' time, Abraham will be
twice as old as Sylvia. How old is
Abraham?

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  • 17-04-2022

Answer:

24 years old

Step-by-step explanation:

let x = age of abraham, y = age of sylvia

x = 3y

x + 8 = 2y+16 => (2(y+8))

3y + 8 = 2y + 16

y = 8

x = 3(8)

x = 24

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