Asked by Jai

The sum of the ages of Jared and Caitlyn is 80 years. 8 years ago, Jared's age was 3 times Caitlyn's age. How old is Jared now?

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Answered by Reiny
Caillyn now -- x
Jared now --- 80-x

8 years ago:
Caitlyn = x-8
Jared = (80-x) - 8 = 72 - x

translate into MATH:
"Jared's age was 3 times Caitlyn's age"
72-x = 3(x-8)

solve for x

make sure your answer satisfies the given conditions.
Answered by Jai
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