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4 September, 04:21

John is now three times as old as his brother Sam. In five years, john will be twice as old as Sam will be then. Find their present ages.

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  1. 4 September, 04:33
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    J=john's age now

    s=sam's age now

    j=3 times s

    j=3s

    in five years (j+5, s+5)

    j+5=2 times (5+s)

    j+5=2 (s+5)

    j+5=2s+10

    subtract 5 from both sides

    j=2s+5

    use other equation

    j=3s

    j=2s+5

    subsitute

    3s=2s+5

    subtract 2s

    s=5

    sam=5

    j=3s

    j=3 times 5

    j=15

    john=15

    sam=5
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