SOLUTION: Right now Bob is 2.5 times as old as Al. In 5 years he will only be twice as old. How old is Bob now?

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Question 999669: Right now Bob is 2.5 times as old as Al. In 5 years he will only be twice as old.
How old is Bob now?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Right now Bob is 2.5 times as old as Al. In 5 years he will only be twice as old.
How old is Bob now?
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B = 2.5A
B + 5 = 2(A + 5)