SOLUTION: Larry is twice as old as his nephew. 8 years ago, he was 3 times as old as his nephew was then. Find their present ages.
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Question 847450: Larry is twice as old as his nephew. 8 years ago, he was 3 times as old as his nephew was then. Find their present ages.
Answer by swincher4391(1107) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
L = 2N
L -8 = 3*(N -8)
substitute L = 2N
2N - 8 = 3N - 24
-N = -16
N = 16
L = 2*16 = 32
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