Micheal is 6 times as old as his grand daughter laura 1) if laura's present age is x years . write down in terms of x the age of micheal in 15 years time 2) in 15 year's time,micheal will be 3 times as old as laura. write an equation in x and hence find their present ages
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The Present age of Laura is x years.
Therefore, the present age of Micheal is 6x.
Answer 1 - In 15 years, Micheal's age = 6x + 15
Answer 2 - 15 years time,
6x + 15 = 3 (x + 15)
Answer 3 - Solve the above equation
6x + 15 = 3x + 45
3x = 30
x = 10 years
Therefore, Micheal' age = 6x = 6 * 10 = 60 years
The present age of Micheal is 60 years and present age of Laura is 10 years.
Therefore, the present age of Micheal is 6x.
Answer 1 - In 15 years, Micheal's age = 6x + 15
Answer 2 - 15 years time,
6x + 15 = 3 (x + 15)
Answer 3 - Solve the above equation
6x + 15 = 3x + 45
3x = 30
x = 10 years
Therefore, Micheal' age = 6x = 6 * 10 = 60 years
The present age of Micheal is 60 years and present age of Laura is 10 years.
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