SOLUTION: Michael is 3 years older than tome. 5 years ago Michael was twice Tom's age. How old is Tom now?

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Question 426138: Michael is 3 years older than tome. 5 years ago Michael was twice Tom's age. How old is Tom now?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Michael is 3 years older than tome. 5 years ago Michael was twice Tom's age. How old is Tom now?
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Equations:
m = t+3
(m-5)= 2(t-5)
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Substitute for "m" and solve for "t";
(t+3-5) = 2(t-5)
t-2 = 2t-10
t = 8 (Tom's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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