Question

Set up the following equation-- Mohit's age is thrice that of Veena. Seven years from now, the sum of their ages will be 34. Can you find out Mohit's age?​

Answer 1

Answer:

the age of Mohit is 15

Step-by-step explanation:

let the age of Mohit be X years and the age of veena be y years

x=3y----------------------------(1)

(7+x)+(7+y)=34

14+x+y=34

x+y=20----------------------------(2)

substituting the value of x in eq (2)

3y+y=20

4y=20

y=5

substituting the value of y in equation (1)

x=3y

x=3(5)

x=15

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