Asked by Donald John Trump
Andrea is 6 years younger than Tony. In two years, Tony will be three times as old as Andrea. Let a be Tony’s current age. Which of these linear equations can be used to find Andrea’s and Tony’s current ages?
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Answered by
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A. a+2=3(a−6+2)
B. a=3(a+2)
C. 3(a+2)=a−6+2
D. a+2=3(a+6+2)
B. a=3(a+2)
C. 3(a+2)=a−6+2
D. a+2=3(a+6+2)
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GPT 3.5
Let A be Andrea's current age.
From the given information, we can form two equations:
1) Andrea is 6 years younger than Tony: A = T - 6
2) In two years, Tony will be three times as old as Andrea: T + 2 = 3(A + 2)
To find Andrea's and Tony's current ages, we can solve this system of equations.
From the given information, we can form two equations:
1) Andrea is 6 years younger than Tony: A = T - 6
2) In two years, Tony will be three times as old as Andrea: T + 2 = 3(A + 2)
To find Andrea's and Tony's current ages, we can solve this system of equations.
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