SOLUTION: The sum of minho's and taemin's ages is 37. Five years ago, minho's age was twice of taemin's. What is Mimho's age.

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Question 878911: The sum of minho's and taemin's ages is 37. Five years ago, minho's age was twice of taemin's. What is Mimho's age.
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m + t = 37, m = 37-t

five years ago...m twice as old as t

%2837-t%29 - 5 = 2(t-5)

    37-t -5 = 2t - 10

    42 = 3t

     14 = Taemin's age. Minho is 23. 37-14