Question 1057011
Let J represent James' age, and let L represent Louise's age.


Since James is currently 6 times as old as Louise, you can write:

<strong>J = 6L</strong>


In two years time, both of their ages will have changed. James will be J + 2, 
and Louise will be L + 2 years old.


At that time, James' age will be 5 times Louise's age, so you can write:


<strong>J + 2 = 5(L + 2)</strong>


This gives two equations that can be used to solve for the current ages of
James and Louise.