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5 July, 00:52

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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  1. 5 July, 01:18
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    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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