SOLUTION: The ages of Gary, Gerry and Greggy are consecutive odd integers. Gary is the oldest while Greggy is the youngest. Three years from now, Gary's age will be 8 less than twice Greggy'

Question 1005426: The ages of Gary, Gerry and Greggy are consecutive odd integers. Gary is the oldest while Greggy is the youngest. Three years from now, Gary's age will be 8 less than twice Greggy's age. What are their present ages?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let their ages be:
( Greggy )
( Gerry )
( Gary )
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and

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Their ages are 9, 11, and 13
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check:
Gary is 13
In 3 yrs he will be 16
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In 3 yrs Greggy will be 12
Twice Greggy's age is 24
8 less than 24 is 16
OK
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