Harvey is 3 times as old as Jane. The sum of their ages is 48 years. Find the age of each. Jane is a0 years old. Harvey is a1 ye

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stepan [7]

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Harvey is 3 times as old as Jane. The sum of their ages is 48 years. Find the age of each. Jane is a0 years old. Harvey is a1 ye

ars old.

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Vinvika [58] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-16T10:24:18+03:00

Vinvika [58]3 years ago

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Harvey is 36, jane is 12

Vika [28.1K] · Answer 2 · 2022-01-16T11:59:22+03:00

Vika [28.1K]3 years ago

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Let jane = j

Harvey = 3*j = 3j

Sum = 48 years

j + 3j = 48

4j = 48

j = 48/4

j = 12

Jane, j = 12 years old

Harvey, 3j = 3*12 = 36 years old

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