SOLUTION: At present, Joy is thrice as old as Louis. In Five years, Joy’s age will be 7 more than twice Louis age. Find their ages.

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Question 1170076: At present, Joy is thrice as old as Louis. In Five years, Joy’s age will be 7 more than twice Louis age. Find their ages.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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3L and L, Joy and Louis.
3L%2B5=2%28L%2B5%29%2B7
3L%2B5=2L%2B17
highlight%28L=12%29-----------------Louis
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highlight%2836%29------------------Joy