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  • 16-05-2020
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Helen is 8 years older than Jane. Twenty years ago Helen was three times as old as Jane. How old is each now?

If Jane's current age is x, the equation will be [ equation ]

Helen is [ ]
years old. Jane is [ ]
years old.

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  • 16-05-2020

H = 8 + x

H - 20 = 3(x - 20)

8 + x - 20 = 3(x - 20)

x - 12 = 3x - 60

48 = 2x

24 = x (Jane) -->

33 = H (Helen)

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