SOLUTION: Julia is five times as old as her son. Six years from now, Julia will be three times as old as her son. What's Julia's age?

Question 811721: Julia is five times as old as her son. Six years from now, Julia will be three times as old as her son. What's Julia's age?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
j = 5s
j + 6 = 3(s + 6)
j + 6 = 3s + 18
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j + 6 = 3s + 18
5s + 6 = 3s + 18
2s = 12
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s = 6
j = 30
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