Question 953995
Marion is five years younger than Susan
In 10 years susan will be three times as old as Marion was three years ago. Find their present ages
let x=
3 yrs ago:
x-5-3=x-8=Marian's age
In  ten years:
x+10=Susan's age
x+10=3(x-8)
x+10=3x-24
2x=34
x=17
x-5=12
Susan's age=17
Marion's age=12