SOLUTION: an uncle is older then his nephew by 10 years. 15 years ago, uncle was twice as old as his nephew. what are their ages respectively

Question 1079751: an uncle is older then his nephew by 10 years. 15 years ago, uncle was twice as old as his nephew. what are their ages respectively

Found 2 solutions by rapture, Alan3354:
Answer by rapture(86) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = nephew's current age

Let (x + 10) = uncle's current age

Here is the needed equation:

(x + 10) - 15 = 2(x - 15)

Can you take it from here?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
15 yrs ago, they were 10 & 20.
Is that not obvious?
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