Porygonx100 Porygonx100
  • 02-03-2016
  • Mathematics
contestada

Bob is three times as old as Peter. If the sum of their ages is 56, how old is Bob?

Respuesta :

hworonie hworonie
  • 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. 
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

This is a process by which substances are transported across cell membranes by means of protein carrier molecules.
WILL PICK BEST ANSWER IF ITS CORRECT TO ANSWER THESE FEW PROBLEMS YOU MUST EXPLAIN WHY YOU KNOW 1)Which system of linear inequalities is represented by the gra
Which is not a true statement? A 346.91 < 347 B 586.0041 < 586.0004 C 637.750 = 637.75 D 959.0059 < 959.006
Where did the Minoans live?
With age, muscles can become weaker. This is due to __________. A. connections between nerves, which cause more pain and therefore less use B. damage from every
What is 70% of 65? and please explain to me... thankyou I need more practice on questions like this...
The out-group is the web of relationships that is formed by the sum total of a person’s interactions with other people. T or F
a squared + b - c ÷ m , if a=6 , b= 8 ,c = 5 and m = 3. Is it 12 , 13, 14, or 15?
I really suck at math. please help =)
How do I solve this? (Geometry)