SOLUTION: Susan is 3 years older than tom. Two years ago Susan was twice as old as Tom. Find their present ages.

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Question 811945: Susan is 3 years older than tom. Two years ago Susan was twice as old as Tom. Find their present ages.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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s=3+t
s-2=2*(t-2)
3+t-2=2t-4
t+1=2t-4
5=t
s=8
check
6=2*3
ok