Problema Solution
Nick is 30 years less than 3 times Ray's age. If the sum of their ages is 74, how old are both of the men?
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Let
n = Nick's age
r = Ray's age
Nick is 30 years less than 3 times Ray's age:
n = 3r - 30
The the sum of their ages is 74:
n + r = 74
We have the following system of equations:
n = 3r - 30
n + r = 74
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n = 48 years
r = 26 years
Nick is 48 years old.
Ray is 26 years old.