SOLUTION: Susan is twice as old as her brother. Five years ago, susan was 3 times as old as her brother. Find their ages now.

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Question 304257: Susan is twice as old as her brother. Five years ago, susan was 3 times as old as her brother. Find their ages now.
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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Susan, Brother
S=2B
S-5=3(B-5)
S-5=3B-15
S=3B-10
2B=3B-10
highlight%2810=B%29
highlight%28S=20%29