SOLUTION: Tom is 8 years older than Jane. Five years ago Tom was three times as old as Jane. How old is Jane now?

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Question 501699: Tom is 8 years older than Jane. Five years ago Tom was three times as old as Jane. How old is Jane now?

Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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jane = x years
tom = x+8
5 years ago
jane = x-5
Tom = (x+8)-5=>x+3
x+3=3(x-5)
x+3=3x-15
3x-x=18
2x=18
x=9
Jane = 9 years
Tome = 9+8 = 17 years