SOLUTION: What are their ages now. Pete is twice as old as Lashauna. In 5 years, the sum of their ages will be 37. find their present ages.

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Question 616680: What are their ages now. Pete is twice as old as Lashauna. In 5 years, the sum of their ages will be 37. find their present ages.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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What are their ages now. Pete is twice as old as Lashauna. In 5 years, the sum of their ages will be 37. find their present ages.
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Equations:
P = 2L
(P+5) + (L+5) = 37
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Substitute for "P" and solve for "L"
(2L + 5) + L + 5 = 37
3L = 27
L = 9 (Lashauna's age now)
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Solve for "P":
P = 2L
P = 2*9
P = 18 (Pete's age now)
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Stan H.