SOLUTION: 5 years ago G was 2 times as old as Tony is now. In 7 years G will be 5 times older than Tony is now. what is there current age

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Question 272036: 5 years ago G was 2 times as old as Tony is now. In 7 years G will be 5 times older than Tony is now. what is there current age
Answer by JBarnum(2146)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
G-5=2T()G=2T+5
G+7=5T()G=5T-7
2T+5=5T-7
12=3T
4=T
G=13

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