Eddie is 3 times older than Fred. There are 32 years difference between their ages. How old is Eddie?

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Eddie is 3 times older than Fred. There are 32 years difference between their ages. How old is Eddie?

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x -> Eddie's age
y -> Fred's age
x=3y
x=y+32
3y=y+32
2y=32
=>y=16 => Fred is 16
x=3*16=48
=> Eddie is 48

Firecape answered Jan 11, 2016

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