SOLUTION: William is three times as old as Thomas. In five years William will be four more than twice Thomas' age. What is both of their current age?

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Question 1068602: William is three times as old as Thomas. In five years William will be four more than twice Thomas' age. What is both of their current age?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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w William
t Thomas

The description made into equations is this:
system%28w=3t%2Cw%2B5=4%2B2%28t%2B5%29%29

Combining steps, 3t%2B5=4%2B2t%2B10;



highlight%28t=9%29, Thomas's age now