SOLUTION: In 10 years, Samuel will be 1/2 as old as Roman. Five years ago, Samuel was only 1/3 as old as Roman. How old is Samuel now?

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Question 293178: In 10 years, Samuel will be 1/2 as old as Roman. Five years ago, Samuel was only 1/3 as old as Roman. How old is Samuel now?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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(s+10)=(r+10)/2
(s-5)=(r-5)/3
r=50 s=20