document.write( "Question 1096027: Six years ago Jim was 5 times as old as Henry and in 6 years Jim’s age will be 3 times Henry’s. Find their present ages. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #710470 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Six years ago Jim was 5 times as old as Henry and in 6 years Jim’s age will be 3 times Henry’s. Find their present ages. \n" ); document.write( "--------------- \n" ); document.write( "There's no difference between \"ages\" and \"present ages.\" \n" ); document.write( "\"What's your age?\" vs. \"What's your present age?\" \n" ); document.write( "================================ \n" ); document.write( "Six years ago Jim was 5 times as old as Henry and in 6 years Jim’s age will be 3 times Henry’s. Find their ages. \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "J-6 = 5*(H-6) = 5H-30 \n" ); document.write( "J+6 = 3*(H+6) = 3H-18 \n" ); document.write( "------------ \n" ); document.write( "J-6 = 5H-30 \n" ); document.write( "J+6 = 3H-18 \n" ); document.write( "------------------- Subtract \n" ); document.write( "etc \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |