Chapter 5: Q. 5.74 (page 632)
Translate to a system of equations and then solve:
Jake’s dad is 6 more than 3 times Jake’s age. The sum of their ages is 42. Find their ages.
Short Answer
Jake's dad age = 33
Jake's age = 9
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Chapter 5: Q. 5.74 (page 632)
Translate to a system of equations and then solve:
Jake’s dad is 6 more than 3 times Jake’s age. The sum of their ages is 42. Find their ages.
Jake's dad age = 33
Jake's age = 9
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