SOLUTION: Robert is 5 years older than Manuel. Four years ago Manuel's age was three-fourths of Robert's age. Find their ages now.

Question 891918: Robert is 5 years older than Manuel. Four years ago Manuel's age was three-fourths of Robert's age. Find their ages now.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Manuel's age now
= Robert's age now
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= Manuel's age four years ago
= Robert's age four years ago
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given:

and

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Manuel is 19 now
Robert is 24 now
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check:

OK
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