SOLUTION: Cassidy is 3 times as old as Drew. In 8 years, Cassidy will only be twice as old as Drew. How old is Cassidy right now?

Question 926881: Cassidy is 3 times as old as Drew. In 8 years, Cassidy will only be twice as old as Drew. How old is Cassidy right now?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = cassidy age
y = drew age
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x = 3y
x + 8 = 2(y + 8)
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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x - 3y = 0
x + 8 = 2y + 16
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x - 3y = 0
x - 2y = 8
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solution:
x = cassidy age = 24
y = drew age = 8
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