Question

2) Form the equations from the following information: Sum of the present ages of Sam and Tom is 31. Tom’s age 3 years ago was 4 times the age of Sam.

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Answer 1

Answer:

X=5

Step-by-step explanation:

given:Tom's age is 3 years ago is 4 times

the age of Sam.

hence,if sham's age is X then tom's age will be 4X.

hence,equation forms (X+3)+(4X+3)=31

5X+6=31

5X=31-6

5X=25

X=5