Question 1147007
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Since "in 2 years, Tom is five years older than Jerry",  <U>Tom always is five years older than Jerry</U> until both are alive.


In particular, two years ago Tom was 5 years older than Jerry, 

and was twice as old as Jerry at the same time, according to the condition.


Hence, 2 years ago they were  5 and 10 years old.


So, now they are 7 and 12 years old.
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Solved (mentally, without using equations).