SOLUTION: Five years ago, Lilly's age was three times Cody's age. In two years, Lilly's age will be two times Cody's age. how old are Lilly and Cody now, in years?

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Question 1153342: Five years ago, Lilly's age was three times Cody's age. In two years, Lilly's age will be two times Cody's age. how old are Lilly and Cody now, in years?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, Boreal:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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Lilly is now x, Cody's is y
x-5=3(y-5)
x+2=2(y+2)
x=3y-10
x=2y+2
so 3y-10=2y+2
y=12 Cody
x=26 Lilly