SOLUTION: The sum of Stuart's and Tracy's age is 27. Stuart's age five year from now will be twice what Tracy's age was 2 years ago. How old is each person now?
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Question 792825: The sum of Stuart's and Tracy's age is 27. Stuart's age five year from now will be twice what Tracy's age was 2 years ago. How old is each person now?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The sum of Stuart's and Tracy's age is 27. Stuart's age five year from now will be twice what Tracy's age was 2 years ago. How old is each person now?
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Equations:
s + t = 27 yrs.
s+5 = 2(t-2)
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s+t = 27
s-2t -9
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Subtract and solve for "t":
3t = 36
t = 12 years (tracy's age now)
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Solve for "s":
s + t = 27
s = 15 yrs
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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