Problema Solution

emily is twice as old as matt. three years ago she was three times as old as he was. write and solve an equation to find matt's age now

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E = 2M

E - 3 = 3(M-3)

Find: Matt's age

 

3M -6 = 2M

M = 6 years old.

 

Matt is 6 years old.