SOLUTION: Marlon is now twice as old as Lenlen, Five years ago he was three times as old as Lenlen. Find their Present ages. Please heeeelp

Question 926295: Marlon is now twice as old as Lenlen, Five years ago he was three times as old as Lenlen. Find their Present ages. Please heeeelp
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = mar age now
y = len age now
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x = 2y
x - 5 = 3(y - 5)
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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x - 2y = 0
x - 5 = 3(y - 5)
x - 5 = 3y - 15
x - 3y = -10
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x - 2y = 0
x - 3y = -10
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solution:
x = adele age now = 20
y = tim age now = 10
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