SOLUTION: tyler is 20 years older than shane. in 5 years, shane will be half as old as tyler is then. use 2 variables to find their present ages.

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Question 745164: tyler is 20 years older than shane. in 5 years, shane will be half as old as tyler is then. use 2 variables to find their present ages.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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tyler is 20 years older than shane. in 5 years, shane will be half as old as tyler is then. use 2 variables to find their present ages.
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Equations:
t = s + 20
s+5 = (1/2)(t+5)
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Substitute for "t" and solve for "s":
s+5 = (1/2)(s+25)
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2s + 10 = s+25
s = 15 (Shane's age now)
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Solve for "t":
t = s + 20
t = 35 (Tyler's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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