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Tanya is 12 years older than Leah. Three years ago, Tanya was five times as old as Leah.

Solution

Tanya is 12 years older than Leah. Three years ago, Tanya was five times as old as Leah.

Solution

Tanya^{'} s age is : 18

Leah^{'} s age is : 6

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x - 3 = 5 (x - 12 - 3)

Solve for

x, x - 3 = 5 (x - 12 - 3) : x = 18

Find age

Tanya^{'} s age is : 18

Leah^{'} s age is : 6

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