Question 1051263: Melissa is 24 years younger than Joyce. In 2 years, Joyce will be 3 times as old as Melissa will be then. How old are they now? Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let = Melissa's age now
Let = Joyce's age now
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Subtract (2) from (1)
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and
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Joyce is 34
Melissa is 10
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check:
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(1)
(1)
and
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(2)
(2)
(2)
OK
