Harvey is 3 times as old as Jane. The sum of their ages is 48 years. Find the age of each. Jane is years old. Harvey is years old.

Danf asked May 19, 2022

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Harvey is 3 times as old as Jane. The sum of their ages is 48 years. Find the age of each.

Jane is

years old.
Harvey is

years old.

Danf asked May 19, 2022

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Answer:

Jane is 12 and Harvey is 36

Explanation:

3x+x=48

4x=48

x=12

3(12)=36

1(12)=12

Cool Eagle answered May 23, 2022

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