SOLUTION: In two years time, Ella's age will be three times Lucy's age. Lucy is now t years old. How old is Ella now?

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Question 889234: In two years time, Ella's age will be three times Lucy's age. Lucy is now t years old. How old is Ella now?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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In two years time, Ella's age will be three times Lucy's age. Lucy is now t years old. How old is Ella now?
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Equations:
e + 2 = 3(L+2)
L = t
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e + 2 = 3L + 6
Ella = 3t +4
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Cheers,
Stan H.