SOLUTION: Stephanie is 28 years older than Jessica. Stephanie and Jessica first met two years ago. Fifteen years ago, Stephanie was 5 times as old as Jessica.
How old is Stephanie now?
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Question 925429: Stephanie is 28 years older than Jessica. Stephanie and Jessica first met two years ago. Fifteen years ago, Stephanie was 5 times as old as Jessica.
How old is Stephanie now? Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! x Jessica's age. Stephanie (x+28)
15 years ago...
(x+28) - 15 = 5(x-15)
x + 13 = 5x - 75
88 = 4x
22 = x, x Jessica's age. Stephanie 50
And...checking
15 years ago...
35 = 5(7)
