SOLUTION: Bill is 3 years older than Carlos. Five years ago, Bill was twice Carlos's age. How old are they now? Write a system to represent this problem.

Question 863938: Bill is 3 years older than Carlos. Five years ago, Bill was twice Carlos's age. How old are they now? Write a system to represent this problem.
Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Bill is 3 years older than Carlos. Five years ago, Bill was twice Carlos's age. How old are they now? Write a system to represent this problem.
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Now:
x=Carlos'age
x+3=Bill's age
..
5 yrs ago:
x-5=Carlos' age
x+3-5=x-2=Bills age
x-2=2(x-5)
x-2=2x-10
x=8
x+3=11
Carlos'age now=8
Bill's age now=11

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