SOLUTION: 5 years ago jay was 7 times older than Mary. In 5 years, Mary will be half as old as jay. How old is each now?

Question 1020402: 5 years ago jay was 7 times older than Mary. In 5 years, Mary will be half as old as jay. How old is each now?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Jay's age now
Let = Mary's age now
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(2)
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(1)
(1)
and
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(2)
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Add (1) and (2)
(1)
(2)
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and
(2)
(2)
(2)

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Mary is 7
Jay is 19
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check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
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You can check (1)
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