SOLUTION: Lucy is 5 years older than dorthy. Four years ago,eight times dorthys age equaled three times Lucy’s age what is Lucy’s age now

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Question 1149047: Lucy is 5 years older than dorthy. Four years ago,eight times dorthys age equaled three times Lucy’s age what is Lucy’s age now
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Ages L and L-5
Lucy and Dorothy

8%28L-5-4%29=3%28L-4%29
Solve for L.