SOLUTION: Lee is six years older than Greg. In three years Greg's age will be 2/3 that of Lee's, what are their ages?
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Question 584200: Lee is six years older than Greg. In three years Greg's age will be 2/3 that of Lee's, what are their ages?
Answer by JBarnum(2146) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
l=6+g
g+3=(2/3)(l+3)
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3g+9=2l+6
3g+9=12+2g+6 subtract 2g and 9 from both sides
g=9
l=15
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