SOLUTION: Mimi is one third as old as George. In 5 years she will be one half as old as George. How old is Mimi?

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Question 384348: Mimi is one third as old as George. In 5 years she will be one half as old as George. How old is Mimi?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Mimi is one third as old as George. In 5 years she will be one half as old as George. How old is Mimi?
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Equations:
m = (1/3)g
(m+5) = (1/2)(g+5)
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Rearrange:
g = 3m
2(m+5) = g+5
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Substitute for "g" and solve for m"
2m+10 = 3m+5
m = 5 (Mimi age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.