SOLUTION: Fifteen years from now, Mr. Thomas will be twice as old as Mrs. Thomas is now, whereas Mrs. Thomas will then be as old as Mr. Thomas will be 10 years from now, How old are Mr.Thoma

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Question 450818: Fifteen years from now, Mr. Thomas will be twice as old as Mrs. Thomas is now, whereas Mrs. Thomas will then be as old as Mr. Thomas will be 10 years from now, How old are Mr.Thomas and Mrs. Thomas?
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Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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mrt+15=2mrst
mrt+10=mrst+15
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mrt=2mrst-15
2mrst-15+10=mrst+15
2mrst=mrst+20
mrst=20
mrt=25
Mr. Thomas is 25. Mrs. Thomas is 20..