SOLUTION: Sally's age is now 5 times bobby's in 2 years, she will be 3 times as old.How old are they now?

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Question 275746: Sally's age is now 5 times bobby's in 2 years, she will be 3 times as old.How old are they now?
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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Sally Bobby
S=5B
S+2=3(B+2)
5B+2=3B+6
2B=4
B=2
S=10