SOLUTION: Omar is 3 times as old as Christopher. Ten years ago, Omar was 5 times as old as Christopher. How old is Omar now?

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Question 840241: Omar is 3 times as old as Christopher. Ten years ago, Omar was 5 times as old as Christopher.
How old is Omar now?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi
Omar is 3 times as old as Christopher's age
Question states*** Ten years ago, Omar was 5 times as old as Christopher.
*** 3x - 10 = 5(x-10)
3x-10 = 5x-50
40 = 2x
20 = x, Christopher's age. Omar now
CHECKING our answer***Ten years ago

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