SOLUTION: Lamonte is 3 times as old as Kate. In 5 years Lamonte’s age will be 2 less than twice Kate’s. How old is Lamonte now? How old is Kate now?
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Question 1167455: Lamonte is 3 times as old as Kate. In 5 years Lamonte’s age will be 2 less than twice Kate’s. How old is Lamonte now? How old is Kate now?
Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
K=x
L=3x
3x+5 is L in 5 years and that is 2(x+5)-2 twice K minus 2
so 3x+5=2x+10-2=2x+8
x=3
3x=9
in 5 years they are 8 and 14
Kate is 3 now.
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