SOLUTION: The sum of the present ages of Ian and his Brother is 45, In 5years, Ian's age will be five-sixths of his brothers age. Findtheir present ages.
I know the answers but can't fig
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Question 492089: The sum of the present ages of Ian and his Brother is 45, In 5years, Ian's age will be five-sixths of his brothers age. Findtheir present ages.
I know the answers but can't figure out how to GET the answers! THANKS Found 2 solutions by chessace, Maths68:Answer by chessace(471) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Name the variables based on the question asked.
I, B are present ages.
Now translate English --> algebra.
I+B=45
(I+5)=(5/6)(B+5)
2 equations 2 unknowns.
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let
x=Current age of Ian
y=Current age of Brother
x+y=45
x=45-y.........(1)
In five years means we have to add 5 years in both ages, then Ian age will be five-sixths of his brother
x+5=(y+5)(5/6)
Multiply by 6 both sides
6(x+5)=(y+5)(5)
6x+30=5y+25
6x=5y+25-30
6x=5y-5.........(2)
Put the value of x from (1) to (2)
6(45-y)=5y-5
270-6y=5y-5
270+5=5y+6y
275=11y
y=275/11
y=25
Put the value of y in (1)
x=45-y.........(1)
x=45-25
x=20
Ian is 20 and his brother is 25 years old
