SOLUTION: raymund is half the age of his brother. five years ago, raymund was one-third the age of his brother. what is the present age of raymund?

Question 1074092: raymund is half the age of his brother. five years ago, raymund was one-third the age of his brother. what is the present age of raymund?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Raymond's age now
Let = his brother's age now
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(1)
(2)
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Substitute (1) into (2)
(2)
Multiply both sides by
(2)
(2)
(2)
and
(1)
(1)
(1)
Raymond is 10 now
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check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK
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