SOLUTION: vincent is 10 yrs older than John Paul. Five yrs ago, his age was twice that of John Paul. Find their present ages.

Question 259619: vincent is 10 yrs older than John Paul. Five yrs ago, his age was twice that of John Paul. Find their present ages.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
vincent is 10 yrs older than John Paul.
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V = P + 10
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Five yrs ago, his age was twice that of John Paul. Find their present ages.
(V-5) = 2(P-5)
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Substitute for V and solve for P
(p+10-5) = 2(P-5)
P+5 = 2P - 10
P = 15 (John Paul's age now)
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Since V = P + 10, V = 15+10 = 25 (Vincent's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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