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Sam and Harry are family. Sam is currently six times Harry's age. Sam's age is also 12 more than four times Harry's age. The following system of equations models this scenario:

x = 6y
x = 12 + 4y

What are their current ages?

Sam is 48 years old, and Harry is 8 years old.
Sam is 42 years old, and Harry is 7 years old.
Sam is 36 years old, and Harry is 6 years old.
Sam is 30 years old, and Harry is 5 years old.

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Based on the modelling of the ages of Sam and Harry, the current ages of the two males are Sam is 36 years old, and Harry is 6 years old.

What are the current ages of Sam and Harry?

The system of equations are:

x = 6y

x = 12 + 4y

Use the substitution method to solve for y which is Harry's age:

6y = 12 + 4y

2y = 12

y = 12 / 2

y = 6  years

This means that Sam's age is:

x = 6y

= 6 x 6

= 36 years

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