SOLUTION: Please help me solve this age problem: Carol is now thrice as old as Camille. Carols age three years ago minus the age of Camille in 5 years is 8. How old are they now?

Question 928064: Please help me solve this age problem: Carol is now thrice as old as Camille. Carols age three years ago minus the age of Camille in 5 years is 8. How old are they now?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = carol age now
y = camille age now
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x = 3y
x - 3 - (y + 5) = 8
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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x - 3y = 0
x - 3 - y - 5 = 8
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x - 3y = 0
x - y = 16
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solution:
x = carol age now = 24
y = camille age now = 8
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