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[Apsu]

Anna is 4 times older than Paul. After 5 years Anna is 3 times older than Paul. How old is Anna?

 

[lev888]

Anna is 4 times older than Paul. After 5 years Anna is 3 times older than Paul. How old is Anna?

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[Steven G]

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[Deleted member 4993]

Anna is 4 times older than Paul. After 5 years Anna is 3 times older than Paul. How old is Anna?

What are you asked to FIND? → Anna's age now

Assign a variable to find →

Let

Anna's age now = A ........ and

Paul's age now = P

Given → After 5 years Anna is 3 times older than Paul. ....... form an equation ...... continue......