SOLUTION: Five years ago, Lilly's age was three times Cody's age. In two years, Lilly's age will be two times Cody's age. how old are Lilly and Cody now, in years?
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Question 1153342: Five years ago, Lilly's age was three times Cody's age. In two years, Lilly's age will be two times Cody's age. how old are Lilly and Cody now, in years?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, Boreal:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Lilly is now x, Cody's is y
x-5=3(y-5)
x+2=2(y+2)
x=3y-10
x=2y+2
so 3y-10=2y+2
y=12 Cody
x=26 Lilly
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