document.write( "Question 1172302: Five years ago, Eric’s age was three-fourths of Flora’s age. Five years later, Eric’s age will be five-sixths of Flora’s age. Find the present ages of Eric and Flora respectively. \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #797295 by josgarithmetic(39617) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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$\"y-5=%283%2F4%29%28x-5%29\"$ , and then \"Five years later\", means NOW, at the present time. This description was, five years later than five years ago; so the place in time is now.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " $\"system%28y-5=3%28x-5%29%2Cy=%285%2F6%29x%29\"$ -------and you would solve the system to find each present age.\r
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