SOLUTION: At present, Allen is 10 years younger than Scott. Five years from now, Scott's age will be 2 times the present age of Allen. Find the present age of the two.

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Question 813815: At present, Allen is 10 years younger than Scott. Five years from now, Scott's age will be 2 times the present age of Allen. Find the present age of the two.
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Present age
Scott= x yrs
Allen=(x-10)yrs
after 5 yrs
Scott=(x+5)yrs
Allen=(x-10+5) yrs
Given
x+5=2(x-10+5)
x+5=2x-10
x=15yrs