Martin and Pavol

Twelve years ago, Martin was three times as old as Paul. Now, Martin is twice as old as Paul. How old is Martin now, and how old is Paul?

Final Answer:

m =  48
p =  24

Step-by-step explanation:


m-12=3(p-12)
m =2p

m-12=3·(p-12)
m =2·p

m-3p = -24
m-2p = 0

Row 2 - Row 1 → Row 2
m-3p = -24
p = 24


p = 24/1 = 24
m = -24+3p = -24+3 · 24 = 48

m = 48
p = 24

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