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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

QUESTION;

Roy is 3 times as old as Rachel. six years ago, the sum was 60 . Find their present ages.

Let , their age be :

Roy = 3x

Richel = x

According to question ;

6 years ago ,

Roy = 3x - 6

Richel = x - 6

SOLUTION ;

3x - 6 + x - 6 = 60

4x - 12 = 60

4x =72

x = 72 /4

x = 18

Hence,

The present age of roy and Rachel =

Roy = 3x = 3x 18 = 54 years

Rachel = 18 years