Currently, Sam's coach is three times older than Sam. When Sam started soccer 15 years ago, his coach was six times his age. How old is Sam now?

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anonymous · Answer

25

goldphenoix · Answer

@BrainGamer706 Please don't give direct answer, it's against the Code of Conduct.

luigi0210 · Answer

@BrainGamer706 No giving answers unless you have an explanation to go along with it.

anonymous · Answer

Let the coach's age be C and Sam's age be S.

Sam's coach is three times older than Sam     -->     C = 3S

When Sam started soccer 15 years ago, his coach was six times his age   -->   C - 15 = 6(S - 15)

Two equations, two unknowns...solve the system and you have your answer :)

luigi0210 · Answer

Thank you @ziko1995