Question 1053592: Fred is ten years younger than John. Two years ago, Fred was one-half of John's age. How old is each? Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, Alan3354:Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let = Fred's age now
Let = John's age now
----------------------------
(1)
(2)
----------------------------
Substitute (1) into (2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
and
(1)
(1)
(1)
------------------
Fred is 12
John is 22
---------------
check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
92)
OK
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Fred is ten years younger than John. Two years ago, Fred was one-half of John's age. How old is each?
------------
Two years ago, Fred was one-half of John's age, AND he was 10 years younger.
--> 10 & 20 two years ago.
etc.
