SOLUTION: Ricky is 5 years older than Sara. Three years ago he was twice her age. How old is Ricky?

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Question 734199: Ricky is 5 years older than Sara. Three years ago he was twice her age. How old is Ricky?
Answer by lynnlo(4176)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
RICKY======SARA
13=========8

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