SOLUTION: Erika is five times the age of Ali. 4years from now, Erika will be three times as old as Ali will be then.

Question 1148211: Erika is five times the age of Ali. 4years from now, Erika will be three times as old as Ali will be then.
Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, josgarithmetic:
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You left out the question. How old are they now??
Let = Ali's age now
Erika's age is
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and

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Erika is 20
Ali is 4
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check:

OK
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

x, Erica
y, Ali
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