Ralph is 3 times as old as Sara. In 6 years, Ralph will be only twice as old as Sara will be then. Find Ralph's age now. Which of the following equations could be used to solve the problem? 3x + 2x x + 6 = 2(3x + 6) 3x + 6 = 2(x + 6) 3x + 6 = 2x + 6
Mathematics · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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let :
Age of sara =x years,
Age of ralph=3x years,
after 6 years,
Age of sara =x+6 ,
Age of ralph=3x+6, (where he will be twice as old as sara)
so,
3x+6=2(x+6)
3x+6=2x+12
3x-2x=12-6
x=6.
The age of sara=6 years,
The age of ralph=3(6)=18 years.(Answer)