SOLUTION: tom's present age is twice Sue's present age. Two years ago, Tom was three times as old as sue was then. find thier present ages.

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Question 300754: tom's present age is twice Sue's present age. Two years ago, Tom was three times as old as sue was then. find thier present ages.
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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T=2S
T-2=3%28S-2%29
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T-2=3%28S-2%29
2S-2=3%28S-2%29
2S-2=3S-6
4=S
T=2S
T=2%284%29
T=8
T=tom
S-sue