SOLUTION: Jessica is 3 years older than Rebecca. In 5 years she will be 3 times as old as Rebecca was 2 years ago. Find the girls present ages?

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Question 435638: Jessica is 3 years older than Rebecca. In 5 years she will be 3 times as old as Rebecca was 2 years ago.
Find the girls present ages?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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Jessica equals Rebecca +3.
Jessica+5=3(Rebecca-2);
Rebecca+3+5=3Rebecca-6
14=2Rebecca
7=Rebecca
Jessica=10.