Problema Solution
The sum of the ages of Shane and Victoria is 87 years. 11 years ago, Shane's age was 4 times Victoria's age. How old is Shane now?
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Let 'x' represent the age of Victoria and 'y' the age of Shane now.
x + y = 87
y - 11 = 4(x - 11)
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x = 24 years
y = 63 years
Shane is 63 years old now.