SOLUTION: Solve and Show your solution Two years ago, Jose was 5/2 times older than his sister Maria. Ten years from now, Jose will be 3/2 times older than Maria. How old are they now?

Question 1050058: Solve and Show your solution
Two years ago, Jose was 5/2 times older than his sister Maria. Ten years from now, Jose will be 3/2 times older than Maria. How old are they now?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Jose's age now
Let = Maria's age now
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(1)
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and
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Add (1) and (2)
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and
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Jose is 17
Maria is 8
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check:
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OK
You can check (2)

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