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

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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

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Explanation:

H+J=48

H=3J

3J+J=48

4J=48

From there: J=48/4

J=12

H=3J=3×12=36

Jane: 12

Harvey:36

Vikas Singhal answered Jan 12, 2023

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