Question 888201: Eight years ago, Cindy was twice as old as Sally. Right now, Cindy is five years older than Sally. Find their current ages. Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Eight years ago, Cindy was twice as old as Sally. Right now, Cindy is five years older than Sally. Find their current ages.
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8 yrs ago:
let x=sally's age
2x=cindy's age
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now:
x+8=sally's age
2x+8=cindy's age
2x+8=x+8+5
x=5
x+8=13
2x+8=18
sally's current age=13
cindy's current age=18
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