Alicia is x years old. Her aunt is three times her age. in 8 years, their total combined age will 48 years.

a. Write a linear equation for their total age in 8 years.

b. Find Alicia and her Aunt's present age.

First answer will get Brainiest.

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Kennedy

25 June, 20:22

Alicia is x years old. Her aunt is three times her age. in 8 years, their total combined age will 48 years.

a. Write a linear equation for their total age in 8 years.

b. Find Alicia and her Aunt's present age.

First answer will get Brainiest.

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Kaila Crane · Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Parking lot:

Alicia=x

Aunt=3x

48 = (Alicia+8) + (aunt+8)

48=x+8+3x+8

48=4x+16

Part a: 48=4x+16

Part b:

48=4x+16

32=4x

8=x

Angie is currently 8 years old.

Aunt=3x=3•8=24

Alicia's aunt is currently 24 years old.

Alicia is x years old. Her aunt is three times her age. in 8 years, their total combined age will 48 years.a. Write a linear equation for their total age in 8 years.b. Find Alicia and her Aunt's present age.First answer will get Brainiest.

Alicia is x years old. Her aunt is three times her age. in 8 years, their total combined age will 48 years.

a. Write a linear equation for their total age in 8 years.

b. Find Alicia and her Aunt's present age.

First answer will get Brainiest.