Question 213667
Shirley is currently five times as old as Harry. In six years, Shirley will be twice as old as Harry.
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Let Harry be "h" NOW
Then Shirley is "5h" NOW.
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Equation:
(5h+6) = 2(h+6)
5h + 6 = 2h + 12
3h = 6
h = 2 (Harry's age NOW)
5h = 10 (Shirley's age NOW)
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a.How old are they now?
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b. How old will they be in 6 years?
h+6 = 8 (Harry's age in 6 years)
5h+6 = 16 (Shirley's age in 6 years)
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Cheers,
Stan H.