SOLUTION: Eight years ago, Elliott was half as old as George. Ten years from now, Elliott will be four-fifths as old as George. How old is each of them now?
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Question 1047466: Eight years ago, Elliott was half as old as George. Ten years from now, Elliott will be four-fifths as old as George. How old is each of them now?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
E - 8 = (G-8)/2 0R E = G/2 + 4
E + 10 = (4/5)(G+10)
(G/2 + 4) + 10 = (4/5)(G+10)
G/2 + 14 = (4/5)G+8
G/2 = (4/5)G - 6
5G = 8G - 6
6 = 3G
2 = G,
Georges age now is 2 and Elliot is 5
8 years ago ...makes no sense
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