SOLUTION: Five less than twice Francis' age is 3 more than Glen's age. 8 years ago, Glen was as old as Francis is now. How old are Francis and Glen?
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Question 1003773: Five less than twice Francis' age is 3 more than Glen's age. 8 years ago, Glen was as old as Francis is now. How old are Francis and Glen? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Five less than twice Francis' age is 3 more than Glen's age. 8 years ago, Glen was as old as Francis is now. How old are Francis and Glen?
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Equations:
2f-5 = g+3
f = g-8
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Substitute for "f" and solve for "g"::
2(g-8)-5 = g+3
2g - 21 = g+3
g = 24 yrs (Glenn's age now)
Solve for "f":
f = g-8
f = 24-8 = 16 yrs (Francis' age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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