Question 1173234
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Hi  
In 5 years a boy (age y now) will be two-third as old as his uncle now (x)
Three years ago he was half as old as the uncle is now.
Write as You read:
y + 5 = (2/3)x
<u>y - 3 =x/2 </u>  |multiply 2nd EQ by -1 to eliminate y

y + 5 = (2/3)x
<u>-y + 3 = - x/2 </u>
8 = (1/6)x
x = 48 , uncles age NOW
y + 5 = (2/3)48
u + 5 = 32
y = 27, boys age NOW
Checking our Answer:
y-3 = x/2
24 = 24  Checks!
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