SOLUTION: A man is currently 3 times the age of his wife. In 23 years he will only be 2 times her age. What is the current age of the husband and the wife?

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Question 831402: A man is currently 3 times the age of his wife. In 23 years he will only be 2 times her age. What is the current age of the husband and the wife?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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1.M=3W
In 23 years,
2.%28M%2B23%29=2%28W%2B23%29
Substitute eq. 1 in eq. 2,
3W%2B23=2W%2B46
highlight%28W=23%29
Then from eq. 1,
M=3%2823%29
highlight%28M=69%29