SOLUTION: Al is 5 times as old as Tim. In 5 years, Al will be 4 times as old as Tim. How old will Tim be in 5 years?

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Question 243329: Al is 5 times as old as Tim. In 5 years, Al will be 4 times as old as Tim. How old will Tim be in 5 years?

Answer by JimboP1977(311) About Me  (Show Source):
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A = Al's Age
T = Tim's Age
A = 5T
(A+5)= 4(T+5)
(A+5)=4T+20
Subsitute in 5T for A in the above equation
5T+5=4T+20
T=15
So in five years time Tim will be 20.