SOLUTION: fred is five times as old as grace. in eight years time, fred will be three times ad old as grace. find their ages.

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Question 1161631: fred is five times as old as grace. in eight years time, fred will be three times ad old as grace. find their ages.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x, Fred
x, Grace

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