SOLUTION: Wyn and Godfreys ages add up to 10. in ten years time Wyn will be one and a half times as old as Godfrey. How old is Godfrey now? thank you for your help

Question 828280: Wyn and Godfreys ages add up to 10. in ten years time Wyn will be one and a half times as old as Godfrey. How old is Godfrey now?

thank you for your help
Answer by kmadison(20) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
W = Wyn's Age
G = Godfrey's Age
Wyn and Godfreys ages add up to 10 -> W + G = 10
In 10 years,

2 equations 2 unknowns:
Plug 1.5G + 5 into the 1st equation

Solve for G

G = 2
10 - 2 = 8
So now, Godfrey is 2, Wyn is 8.
To check the other condition in 10 years:

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