SOLUTION: Tiffany is 3 times as old as Emily. Eight years ago, Tiffany was 5 times as old as Emily.
How old is Tiffany now?
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Question 662472: Tiffany is 3 times as old as Emily. Eight years ago, Tiffany was 5 times as old as Emily.
How old is Tiffany now?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Tiffany is 3 times as old as Emily. Eight years ago, Tiffany was 5 times as old as Emily.
How old is Tiffany now?
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Equations
t = 3e
t-8 = 5(e-8)
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substitute for "t" and solve for "e":
3e-8 = 5e-40
2e = 32
Emily = 16 yrs
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Solve for "t":
t = 3e
Tiffany = 3*16 = 48 yrs
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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