SOLUTION: Cara is 8 years older than Chuck. In 5 years, Cara will be twice as old as Chuck. How old is each now?

Question 925109: Cara is 8 years older than Chuck. In 5 years, Cara will be twice as old as Chuck. How old is each now?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = Cara's age now
y = Chuck's age now
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x = y + 8
x + 5 = 2(y + 5)
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x = y + 8
x + 5 = 2y + 10
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x = y + 8
x - 2y = 5
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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x - y = 8
x - 2y = 5
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solution:
x = Cara's age now = 11
y = Chuck's age now = 3
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