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  • 02-03-2016
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Bob is three times as old as Peter. If the sum of their ages is 56, how old is Bob?

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  • 02-03-2016
let x=peter's age
let 3x=bob's age

3x+x=56
4x=56
x=14

3(14)=42
Bob is 42 years old. 
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