Damonn I.

asked • 02/11/17

Determine their ages

Yings age is 9 times that of Violet.
 
Susan is twice the age of Violet.
 
Lin is 5 times the age of Violet. 
 
The Sum of their ages equals 119.
 
This is the second question. 

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Mark M. answered • 02/11/17

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Damonn I.

Hello Mr. Mark, no I can't solve for (V)
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02/11/17

Mark M.

I missed Susan
2V represents Susan's age.
V +2V +5V + 9V = 119
17V = 119                   combine like terms
V = 7                          divide both sides by 17
Violet is seven years old.
How old are the other girls?
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02/11/17

Damonn I.

Susan is 14, Lin is 35, Ying is 63, 
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02/11/17

Mark M.

Yes! Now can you do one from by beginning by yourself?
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02/12/17

Damonn I.

I believe I can 
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02/12/17

Mark M.

Way to learn!
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02/12/17

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