Problema Solution
Gabrielle's age is three times Mikhail's age. The sum of their ages is
112
. What is Mikhail's age?
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let
g = Gabrielle's age
m = Mikhail's age
Gabrielle's age is three times Mikhail's age:
g = 3m
The sum of their ages is 112:
g + m = 112
By solving the system of equations:
g = 3m
g + m = 112
we find:
g = 84 years
m = 28 years
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Mikhail's age is 28 years.