SOLUTION: Adele is five years older than Timothy. In three years, Timothy will be 2/3 of Adele's age. What is Adele's current age?

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Question 1101573: Adele is five years older than Timothy. In three years, Timothy will be 2/3 of Adele's age. What is Adele's current age?
Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

In 3 years,




Substituting from above,



Now use either equation to solve for A.

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