SOLUTION: 5.Sam is 102 years younger than Alma. 5 years ago, Alma's age was 4 times Sam's age. How old is Sam now?

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Question 1175020: 5.Sam is 102 years younger than Alma. 5 years ago, Alma's age was 4 times Sam's age. How old is Sam now?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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y Sam
y+102 Alma

%28y%2B102%29-5=4%28y-5%29
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y%2B97=4y-20
97%2B20=3y
y=%2897%2B20%29%2F3
highlight%28y=39%29