SOLUTION: Ken is 5/2 as old as Conrad. In 3 years, he will be four times as old as Conrad’s age three years ago. How old are they now?

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Question 1178985: Ken is 5/2 as old as Conrad. In 3 years, he will be four times as old as Conrad’s age three years ago. How old are they now?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
k=%285%2F2%29c
and
k%2B3=4%28c-3%29

Maybe consider 2k=5c.
You can do the rest.