Question
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?
Answers
needy
fred is 55 and george is 18
PsyDAG
Here is the process:
F = 3G +1
F + G = (3G+1) + G = 73
Solve for G, then F.
F = 3G +1
F + G = (3G+1) + G = 73
Solve for G, then F.