document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=955823>Question 955823</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Two years ago, John was 3 times as old as Bob. In 5 years time, John will be twice as old as Bob. Find John's present age </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "J=John; B=Bob<BR>\n" );
document.write( "J-2=3(B-2)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "J-2=3B-6<BR>\n" );
document.write( "J=3B-4<BR>\n" );
document.write( "J+5=2(B+5) Substitute for J<BR>\n" );
document.write( "3B-4+5=2B+10 Subtract 2B from each side.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "B+1=10 Subtract 1 from each side.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "B=9 ANSWER 1: Bob is 9 years old.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "J=3B-4=3(9)-4=27-4=23 ANSWER 2: John is 23 years old.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "CHECK: <BR>\n" );
document.write( "J+5=2(B+5)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "23+5=2(9+5)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "28=2(14)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "28=28<BR>\n" );
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