SOLUTION: 6 years ago, Nilda was 5 times as old as Riza. in 5 years, nilda will be 3 times as old as riza. what is the present age of riza?

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Question 508425: 6 years ago, Nilda was 5 times as old as Riza. in 5 years, nilda will be 3 times as old as riza. what is the present age of riza?
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6 years ago, Nilda was 5 times as old as Riza. in 5 years, Nilda will be 3 times as old as Riza. what is the present age of Riza?
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Equations:
(n-6) = 5(r-6)
(n+5) = 3(r+5)
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Rearrange:
n = 5r-30+6
n = 3r+15-5
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Substitute for n and solve for "r":
5r-24 = 3r+10
2r = 34
r = 17 (Riza's age now)
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solve for "n":
n = 5r-24
n = 5*17-24
n = 85-24
n = 61 (Nilda's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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