Math Problem Statement

The sum of the ages of three people-Anna, Ben, and Chloe-is 96. Anna is twice as old as Ben, and Ben is 4 years older than Chloe. In 8 years, Anna will be three times as old as Chloe was 4 years ago. How old are Anna, Ben, and Chloe now?

Solution

Let the current ages of Anna, Ben, and Chloe be denoted as AA, BB, and CC, respectively.

Step 1: Set up the given relationships as equations.

  1. The sum of their ages is 96: A+B+C=96A + B + C = 96
  2. Anna is twice as old as Ben: A=2BA = 2B
  3. Ben is 4 years older than Chloe: B=C+4B = C + 4
  4. In 8 years, Anna will be three times as old as Chloe was 4 years ago: A+8=3(C4)A + 8 = 3(C - 4)

Step 2: Solve the system of equations.

We have the system of equations:

  1. A+B+C=96A + B + C = 96

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Systems of Linear Equations
Age-Related Word Problems

Formulas

Sum of ages: A + B + C = 96
Anna is twice as old as Ben: A = 2B
Ben is 4 years older than Chloe: B = C + 4
In 8 years, Anna will be three times Chloe's age 4 years ago: A + 8 = 3(C - 4)

Theorems

Linear Equation Solving

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10