SOLUTION: Harry is x years old now. Three years ago, Jenny was twice Harry’s age. In three years’ time, Ahmed will be five times as old as Jenny. Write an expression for Ahmed’s age now.

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Question 998839: Harry is x years old now.
Three years ago, Jenny was twice Harry’s age.
In three years’ time, Ahmed will be five times as old as Jenny.
Write an expression for Ahmed’s age now.

Answer by KMST(5328) About Me  (Show Source):
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Harry is x years old now.
Harry was x-3 years old three years ago.
Three years ago, Jenny was 2%28x-3%29=2x-6 years old.
Now, Jenny is 2x-6%2B3 years old.
In three years’ time, Jenny will be 2x-6%2B3%2B3=2x years old.
In three years’ time, Ahmed will be 5%2A%282x%29=highlight%2810x%29 years old.