SOLUTION: Susan is 3 years older than Tom. Two years ago, Susan was twice as old as Tom. How old is each now?

Question 1013839: Susan is 3 years older than Tom. Two years ago, Susan was twice as old as Tom. How old is each now?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Susan's age now
Let = Tom's age now
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(1)
(2)
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(2)
(2)
and
(1)
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Add (1) and (2)
(2)
(1)
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and
(1)
(1)
(1)
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Susan is 8 and Tom is 5
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check:
2 yrs ago, Susan was 6
2 yrs ago, Tom was 3
Susan was twice as old
OK
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