The sum of the ages of Tony and Shantel is 88 years. 6 years ago, Tony's age was 3 times Shantel's age. How old is Tony now? medal given for answer , have tried to figure this same type of problem out for days and cant get it

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The sum of the ages of Tony and Shantel is 88 years. 6 years ago, Tony's age was 3 times Shantel's age. How old is Tony now?  medal given for answer , have tried to figure this same type of problem out for days and cant get it

jackthegreatest · Answer

let x = Shantel's age
let 3x = Tony's age
let 88-(12) = total age 6 years ago
x + 3x = 88 - 12

jackthegreatest · Answer

solve @banjoman

banjoman · Answer

ahhhh thank you for the elaboration , my equation set up was wrong the whole time, much obliged!

jackthegreatest · Answer

np @banjoman