SOLUTION: Sheila is 5 times as old as her nephew. In 4 years, she will be 3 times as old as her nephew. Find their ages now.

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Question 1125220: Sheila is 5 times as old as her nephew. In 4 years, she will be 3 times as old as her nephew. Find their ages now.
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Sheila is 5 times as old as her nephew. In 4 years, she will be 3 times as old as her nephew. Find their ages now.
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S = 5N
S+4 = 3(N+4)