Answer:
x = -1
Step by step explanation:
Distribute 6
6x-12= -18
Add 12 to both sides
6x= -6
Divide both sides by 6
x= -1
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The present age of Jane is 45 years old and present age of her sister is 9 years old
<em><u>Solution:</u></em>
Let the present age of Jane be "x"
Let the present age of her sister be "y"
<em><u>Jane is 5 times older than her sister</u></em>
present age of Jane = 5(present age of her sister)
x = 5y ---------- eqn 1
<em><u>In 3 years, Jane’s sister will be 1/4 her age</u></em>
Age of sister after 3 years = 3 + y
Age of jane after 3 years = 3 + x
Age of sister after 3 years = 1/4(age of jane after 3 years)

Substitute eqn 1 in above equation

Substitute y = 9 in eqn 1
x = 5(9)
x = 45
Thus present age of Jane is 45 years old and present age of her sister is 9 years old
Given :
Peter velocity , P = 30 mph .
Mitchell velocity , M = 40 mph .
Mitchell leaves 15 min later .
To Find :
If they drive along the same route how long will it take Mitchell to catch Peter.
Solution :
Distance covered by Peter in 15 min .

Let , time taken is x .
So , distance covered b them is equal :

Therefore , time taken by them is 45 minutes .
Hence , this is the required solution .
This one has a pattern of (x+2)2
Just find an equation that fits the relationship between x and y
4 hours equals 12 miles
1 hour equals 3 miles