Question 1108618
5 years ago Sue was 5 times as old as her sister Sue is three times as old as her sister is now how old is Sue 
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Equations:
S-5 = 5(s-5)
S = 3s
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Substitute for "s" and solve for "S"::
S-5 = 5(S/3 - 5)
S-5 = (5/3)S - 25
(2/3)S = 20
S = 30 yrs (Sue's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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