cocoraycrimson
cocoraycrimson cocoraycrimson
  • 09-02-2021
  • Mathematics
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Jack's father is 3 times older than jack. 5 years ago the sum of their ages was 34. How old is jack now?
PLS HELP ASAP!!!

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nikolerowan
nikolerowan nikolerowan
  • 09-02-2021

Answer:

jack (with the lower case j) is 11 years old

Step-by-step explanation:

(x - 5) + (3x - 5) = 34

x - 5 + 3x - 5 = 34

4x = 34 + 10

4x = 44

x = 11

So, jack = 11 years old.

Jack = 33 years old.

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stevenwight
stevenwight stevenwight
  • 09-02-2021

Answer:

the answer is 16

Step-by-step explanation:

Lacy = x

Jack = 3x

(x - 5) + (3x - 5) = 34

x - 5 + 3x - 5 = 34

4x = 34 + 10

 

4x = 44

x = 11

So, Lacy = 11 years old.

Jack = 33 years old.

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