SOLUTION: 1. Two yrs. ago John was three times as old as Frank. Five yrs. from now John will be twice as old as Frank. What is the sum of their ages right now? a) 42 b) 32 c) 28 d) 21

SOLUTION: 1. Two yrs. ago John was three times as old as Frank. Five yrs. from now John will be twice as old as Frank. What is the sum of their ages right now? a) 42 b) 32 c) 28 d) 21

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Question 253816: 1. Two yrs. ago John was three times as old as Frank. Five yrs. from now John will be twice as old as Frank. What is the sum of their ages right now?
a) 42
b) 32
c) 28
d) 21

Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(j-2)=3(f-2)
(j+5)=2(f+5)
9+23=32
b)32
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