Question

Solve this problem in your notebook using all four steps.

Harvey is 3 times as old as Jane. The sum of their ages is 48 years. Find the age of each.

Jane is________________a0 years old.
Harvey is________________a1 years old.

Answer 1

h + j = 48
h = 3j

now sub 3j in for h
3j + j = 48
4j = 48
j = 12

h = 3j
h = 3(12)
h = 36

jane is 12
harvey is 36