Question

If 3x years from today Hallie will be 3y+4 times her present age what is Hallie's present age in terms of x and y?

Answer 1

If you let P be her present age, then you can set up an equality. In 3x years, she will be P + 3x. At that time, she will also be (3y+4)P. You can set these equal to each other and solve for P in terms of x and y.

Answer 2

Im stuck on how to solve 3x=3py+4p

Answer 3

On the right hand side, factor out a "p" from each term.

Answer 4

i meant 3x=3py+3p

Answer 5

3x=3py+3p is the correct equation to work with. And now I repeat to you: On the right hand side, factor out a "p" from each term.

Answer 6

To factor ab + ac, you get a(b+c). Do the same for the right-hand side.