Question

Please help marked brainliest if correct.


Michael is
3
times as old as Brandon.
18
years ago, Michael was
9
times as old as Brandon.
How old is Michael now?

Answer 1

Answer: Michael is 72.

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Step-by-step explanation:

Let Brandon be b. Then Michael is 3g.

3g-18=9(b-18)

3g-18=9g-162

6g=144

b=24

3g=72