SOLUTION: Six years ago Jim was 5 times as old as Henry and in 6 years Jim�s age will be 3 times Henry�s. Find their present ages.

Question 1096027: Six years ago Jim was 5 times as old as Henry and in 6 years Jim�s age will be 3 times Henry�s. Find their present ages.
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Six years ago Jim was 5 times as old as Henry and in 6 years Jim�s age will be 3 times Henry�s. Find their present ages.
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There's no difference between "ages" and "present ages."
"What's your age?" vs. "What's your present age?"
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Six years ago Jim was 5 times as old as Henry and in 6 years Jim�s age will be 3 times Henry�s. Find their ages.
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J-6 = 5*(H-6) = 5H-30
J+6 = 3*(H+6) = 3H-18
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J-6 = 5H-30
J+6 = 3H-18
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