Question 1151132
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Let x be the EJ age;   then Fame's age is (x+10) years.


Five years ago:  EJ age is (x-5) years;  Fame's age is ((x+10)-5) = (x+5) years.


The basic equation is


    x-5 = 2 + {{{(x+5)/4}}}.


Multiply both sides by 4


    4x - 20 = 8 + (x+5).


Simplify and solve for x


    4x - x = 8 + 5 + 20

    3x     = 33

     x     = 33/3 = 11.


<U>ANSWER</U>.  EJ's present age is 11 years.  Fame's present age is  21 years.
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Solved.


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Ignore the &nbsp;"solution" &nbsp;by &nbsp;@josgarithmetic, &nbsp;since it is &nbsp;&nbsp;WRONG.