SOLUTION: Brenda is 4 times as old as her nephew, Paul. In 5 years, she will be three times as old as him. Find their ages now.

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Question 707030: Brenda is 4 times as old as her nephew, Paul. In 5 years, she will be three times as old as him. Find their ages now.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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b brenda, p paul.

Now: b=4p
Five years the future: b+5=3(p+5).

b+5=3p+3*5
b+5=3p+15
b-3p=15-5
b-3p=10

So having b-3p=10 and "Now: b=4p", can you finish?