Question 339652
John's age now = x + 6


Jill's age now = x


John's age 5 years ago = (x + 6) - 5


Jill's age 5 years ago = x - 5

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(x + 6) - 5 = 3(x - 5)


x - 1 = 3x - 15


x - 3x = -15 + 1


-2x = -14


x = -14/-2


x = 7


Jill is 7 year old.


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