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The sum of Fred and George’s ages is 73 years. Fred’s age is one more than three times George’s age. How old is each person?
4 years ago

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needy
fred is 55 and george is 18
4 years ago
PsyDAG
Here is the process:

F = 3G +1

F + G = (3G+1) + G = 73

Solve for G, then F.
4 years ago

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