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Emily is twice as old as Matt. Three years ago, she was three times as old as he was. How old is Matt now?
15 years ago

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jim
We are given:

(a) E = 2M and

(b) E-3 = 3(M-3)

So:

2M - 3 = 3M - 9

solve for M.
15 years ago
Gabby
Thank you Jim.
15 years ago

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