SOLUTION: In 5 years Chim will be three times as old as Jared. The sum of their ages is 42. How old are Chim and Jared?

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Question 259655: In 5 years Chim will be three times as old as Jared. The sum of their ages is 42. How old are Chim and Jared?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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(c+5)=3(j+5)
j+c=42
c=34
j=8