document.write( "Question 129678: Adam is 5 years younger than Eve. In 1 year, Even will be three times as old as Adam was 4years ago. Find there ages now. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #94662 by checkley71(8403)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! EVE=X \n" ); document.write( "ADAM=(X-5) AGES NOW. \n" ); document.write( "IN 1 YEAR EVE WILL BE (X+1) \n" ); document.write( "IN 1 YEAR ADAM WILL BE (X-5)+1 \n" ); document.write( "(X+1)=3(X-9) \n" ); document.write( "X+1=3X-27 \n" ); document.write( "3X-X=27+1 \n" ); document.write( "2X=28 \n" ); document.write( "X=14 AGE OF EVE NOW. \n" ); document.write( "14-5=9 AGE OF ADAM NOW. \n" ); document.write( "IN 1 YEAR EVE WILL BE 15 \n" ); document.write( "ADAM 4 YEARS AGO WAS 9-4=5 \n" ); document.write( "P[ROOF: \n" ); document.write( "15=3(14-9) \n" ); document.write( "15=3*5 \n" ); document.write( "15=15 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |