Asked by Anonymous
Aaron's father is nine times as old as he is. One year ago, he was two years more than eleven as old as Aaron. Find Aaron's present age.
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Reiny
Aaron ---- x
his dad --- 9x
One year ago:
Aaron --- x-1
his dad --- 9x-1
9x-1 = 11(x-1) + 2
9x - 1 = 11x - 11 + 2
8 = 2x
x = 4
Aaron is 4
dad is 36
one year ago
Aaron -- 3
dad ---- 35 ---> was he 2 more than 11 times 3 ??
YES
his dad --- 9x
One year ago:
Aaron --- x-1
his dad --- 9x-1
9x-1 = 11(x-1) + 2
9x - 1 = 11x - 11 + 2
8 = 2x
x = 4
Aaron is 4
dad is 36
one year ago
Aaron -- 3
dad ---- 35 ---> was he 2 more than 11 times 3 ??
YES
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