SOLUTION: Twenty-five years ago, Betty was five more than one-third as old as Steve was. Today, Steve is twenty-six less than two times the age of Betty. How old is Steve?

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Question 1012641: Twenty-five years ago, Betty was five more than one-third as old as Steve was. Today, Steve is twenty-six less than two times the age of Betty. How old is Steve?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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b and s, Betty and Steve ages now.

b-25=5%2B%281%2F3%29%28s-25%29 and s=-26%2B2b.