SOLUTION: Jim is two times as old as his sister Sally. The difference between Jim and Emma’s ages is 5 Years. How old is Sally?

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Question 395749: Jim is two times as old as his sister Sally. The difference between Jim and Emma’s ages is 5 Years. How old is Sally?
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2S = S + 5
She's 5 years old.

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