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3 years ago

The sum of the ages of Levi and Monique is 76 years. 8 years ago, Levi's age was 3 times Monique's age. How old is Levi now?

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andreev551 [17]3 years ago

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Answer:

Levi is 53 yrs now

Step-by-step explanation:

sum = 76yrs

Levi = 3x -8

Monique = x - 8

8yrs ago

sum= 76 - 8 - 8( the two 8s are from each of the two brothers).

= 60yrs

Levi=3x

Monique=x

3x + x = 60

4x = 60

x = 15yrs

Levi = 3x

= 15 x 3

= 45 yrs(8yrs ago)

now = 45 + 8

= 53yrs now

Monique = x

= 15

now = 15 + 8

23yrs now

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