SOLUTION: 2 years ago, Adam was three times as old as Steve. In 4 years, Adam will be 10 years older than Steve. How old is Adam?

Question 1099663: 2 years ago, Adam was three times as old as Steve. In 4 years, Adam will be 10 years older than Steve. How old is Adam?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Adam's age now
Let = Steve's age now
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(2)
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(1)
(1)
and
(2)
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Add (1) and (2)

and
(2)
(2)
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Adam is 17
Steve is 7
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check:
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
OK
You can check (2)

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