SOLUTION: Today, Jason is 5 years older than his brother Tim. Two years ago, Tim's age was 3/4 of Jason's age. What are their ages today?
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Question 756709: Today, Jason is 5 years older than his brother Tim. Two years ago, Tim's age was 3/4 of Jason's age. What are their ages today?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Jason's age now
Let = Tim's age now
given:
(1)
(2)
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(2)
(2)
(2)
and
(1)
(1)
Add (1) and (2)
(2)
(1)
and
(1)
(1)
(1)
Jason is 22
Tim is 17
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check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK
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