Algebra in 3 minutes

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Learn the basics of Algebra in 3 minutes
See if you can folow the question below and how we deal with it.


Question 3:

Next year Paul will be twice the age of Harry. Eric is three years older than Paul. There total ages are 76. What are each of their ages ?

See if you can work out this one on your own as shown on the two previous examples. If you don't know how to do it click here for help.

Remember the one we don't know anything about is the one we call 'x'.

Click on the answer below you believe is the correct one

Answer to question 3:

'A' - Harry is 14, Paul is 28, Eric is 31

'B' - Harry is 15, Paul is 29, Eric is 32

'C' - Harry is 16, Paul is 30, Eric is 33

'D' - Harry is 17, Paul is 31, Eric is 34


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