Question 1185604
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The solution from the other tutor is fine....<br>
Here is a different way to solve the problem with a different setup.<br>
Given that Ali was 8 times as old as Adi 3 years ago...<br>
Let x = Adi's age 3 years ago
Then 8x = Ali's age 3 years ago<br>
Given that Ali will be 5 times as old as Adi 3 years from now (6 years after 3 years ago)...<br>
x+6=Adi's age 3 years from now
8x+6=Ali's age 3 years from now<br>
8x+6=5(x+6)
8x+6=5x+30
3x=24
x=8<br>
Their ages 3 years ago were x=8 and 8x=64; their ages now are 11 and 67.<br>
ANSWERS: Adi is now 11; Ali is now 67<br>