SOLUTION: Eva is 10 years older than Dan. in 8 years, twice Eva's age will equal 3 times Dan's age. How old is each at present?

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Question 472736: Eva is 10 years older than Dan. in 8 years, twice Eva's age will equal 3 times Dan's age. How old is each at present?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Eva is 10 years older than Dan. in 8 years, twice Eva's age will equal 3 times Dan's age. How old is each at present?
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Equations:
e = d + 10
2(e+8) = 3(d+8)
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Substitute for "e" and solve for "d":
2(d+18) = 3(d+8)
2d+36 = 3d+18
d = 18 (Dan's age now)
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Since e = d+10
e = 18+10 = 28
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Eva's age now.
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Cheers,
stan H.
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