Question 268338: Melissa is 24 years younger than Joyce. In 2 years, Joyce will be 3 times as old as Melissa will be then. How old are they now? Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let = Mellisa's age now
Let = Joyce's age now = Mellisa's age in 2 years = Joyce's age in 2 years
given:
(1)
(2)
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From (2)
(2)
(2)
From (1)
(1)
(1)
Subtract (2) from (1)
(1)
(2)
and
Mellisa is 10 and Joyce is 34
check:
(2)
(2)
OK
