SOLUTION: Luis is 8 years younger than Michael. Two years ago, Michael was 5 times as old as Luis. Old old is Luis now?

Question 1013837: Luis is 8 years younger than Michael. Two years ago, Michael was 5 times as old as Luis. Old old is Luis now?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Luis's age now
Let = Michael's age now
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(1)
(2)
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(2)
(2)
and
(1)
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Add the equations
(2)
(1)
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and
(1)
(1)
(1)
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Luis is 4 and Michael is 12
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check:
Luis is 8 years younger
OK
2 yrs ago, Michael was 10
2 yrs ago Luis was 2
So Michael was 5 times as old as Luis
OK
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