SOLUTION: tim is 4 more than lisas age. cindy is eight less than 5 times lisas age. if tim and cindy are twins, how old is lisa

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Question 1169168: tim is 4 more than lisas age. cindy is eight less than 5 times lisas age. if tim and cindy are twins, how old is lisa
Answer by josgarithmetic(39613) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Tim                  L+4
Lisa                 L
Cindy               5L-8
Tim&Cindy_TWINS     L+4=5L-8

Just solve the one equation.