Problema Solution
Bob age is three times Jenna's age.if the sum of their ages is 44 years,find the present age of each person.
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let
b = the present age of Bob
j = the present age of Henna
Bob's age is three times Jenna's age
b = 3j
the sum of their ages is 44 years
b + j = 44
by solving the system of equations
b = 3j
b + j = 44
we find
b = 33 years
j = 11 years
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Bob's present age is 33 years.
Jenna's present age is 11 years.