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Mark's current age is six less than five times Nico's age. In 15 years, Mark's age will be twice Nico's age. Find their present ages.

Solution

M a r k^{'} s c u rre n t a g e i s s i x l ess t han f i v e t im es N i c o^{'} s a g e . I n 15 ye a rs, M a r k^{'} s a g e w i ll b e tw i ce N i c o^{'} s a g e . F in d t h e i r p rese n t a g es .

Solution

Nico^{'} s age is : 7

Mark^{'} s age is : 29

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

5 x - 6 + 15 = 2 (x + 15)

Solve for

x, 5 x - 6 + 15 = 2 (x + 15) : x = 7

Find age

Nico^{'} s age is : 7

Mark^{'} s age is : 29

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