SOLUTION: Ann is now seven times as old as Joan. In six years, Ann will be five times as old as Joan. Find the present age of each one.

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Question 261293: Ann is now seven times as old as Joan. In six years, Ann will be five times as old as Joan. Find the present age of each one.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Ann is now seven times as old as Joan. In six years, Ann will be five times as old as Joan. Find the present age of each one.
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Equations:
A = 7J
(A+6)=5(J+6)
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Substitute for A and solve for "J":
(7J+6) = 5(J+6)
2J = 24
J = 12 (Joan's age now)
Since A = 7J, A = 84 (Ann's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.