SOLUTION: Adele is five years older than Timothy. In three years, Timothy will be 2/3 of Adele's age. What is Adele's current age?

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Question 1101573: Adele is five years older than Timothy. In three years, Timothy will be 2/3 of Adele's age. What is Adele's current age?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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A=5%2BT
In 3 years,
T%2B3=%282%2F3%29%28A%2B3%29
3%28T%2B3%29=2%28A%2B3%29
3T%2B9=2A%2B6
3T-2A=-3
Substituting from above,
3T-2%285%2BT%29=-3
3T-10-2T=-3
T=7
Now use either equation to solve for A.