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One year ago, Mia was 3 times older than Elijah. Now, the sum of their ages is 18.

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if mia was 3 times older than Elijah their ages could be 1:3 2:6 3:9 4:12 5:15 but their ages add up to 18 it would be 4:12 so elijah is 4 and mia is 12 And 1 year ago there ages would be 3:11



answered Nov 10, 2015 by Raashid M a Novice (68 points)
edited Jan 28, 2016 by Raashid M a

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