SOLUTION: Lita is three times Joe's age. The difference of their ages is 10. Find their present ages.

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Question 1018743: Lita is three times Joe's age. The difference of their ages is 10. Find their present ages.
Answer by FrankM(1040) About Me  (Show Source):
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L=3J
L=J+10
3J=J+10
J=5
L=15