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Question 1055701: Leo's age is three times Stan's age. In five years, Leo will be twice as old as Stan. How old is each now? Please answer the question.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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L=3S
In 5 years,
L%2B5=2%28S%2B5%29
L%2B5=2S%2B10
L=2S%2B5
Substituting from above,
3S=2S%2B5
S=5
So then,
L=3%285%29
L=15