SOLUTION: Albert is 5 years older than timothy. In 5 years, Albert will be four times older than timothy. What age will timothy have in 5 years .?

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Question 734998: Albert is 5 years older than timothy. In 5 years, Albert will be four times older than timothy. What age will timothy have in 5 years .?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = Albert now
y = Timothy now

x=5%2By and x%2B5=4%28y%2B5%29

Simple way is use the obvious formula for x and substitute this into the other equation: %285%2By%29%2B5=4%28y%2B5%29, and continue from there.