Answer:
let x be thomas age
3x for huilans age since huilans age is 3 time thomas age
both of their ages add to 76
ie. x + 3x =76
solve for x
4x = 76
x = 76 ÷ 4
x = 19. thomas age
to get huilans age : take 19 × 3 = 57
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