SOLUTION: Jaime is twice as old as his brother, Ricardo. In 5 years, Ricardo will be the same age as his brother was ten years ago. What are their present ages?
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Question 464055: Jaime is twice as old as his brother, Ricardo. In 5 years, Ricardo will be the same age as his brother was ten years ago. What are their present ages?
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Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
j=2r
r+5=j-10
r=j-15
r=2r-15
r=15
j=30..
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