SOLUTION: In 7 years, person a and b's age will be 3:2. If the difference of their age is 15, what are their ages now
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Question 980184: In 7 years, person a and b's age will be 3:2. If the difference of their age is 15, what are their ages now
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Using x and y instead of a and b.
x and y, current ages.
Assume .
In seven years, .
IF , find x and y.
, slightly adjusted system.
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