SOLUTION: Jack is 5 years older than his brother. Five years ago the ur ages were in the ratio of 2:1. Find their current ages

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Question 1151510: Jack is 5 years older than his brother. Five years ago the ur ages were in the ratio of 2:1. Find their current ages
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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Jack, b+5
Brother, b


Five years ago, %28b%2B5-5%29%2F%28b-5%29=2%2F1
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Jack is 15 and his brother is 10.