<PRE><B>Question 768881</B>
Bennie is three times older then tommie in seven years Bennie will be twice as old how old are they now


Let x = Bennie`s age now

Let y = Tommie`s age now

Then:

x = 3y
x+7 = 2(y+7)

3y+7 = 2y+14

y = 7
x = 21

Answer: Bennie has 21 years old and tommie 7 years old

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