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Tom's present age is twice Sue's present age. Two years ago, Tom was three times as old as Sue was then. Find their presents ages.

Solution

T o m^{'} s p rese n t a g e i s tw i ce S u e^{'} s p rese n t a g e . Tw o ye a rs a g o, T o m w a s t h ree t im es a s o l d a s S u e w a s t h e n . F in d t h e i r p rese n t s a g es .

Solution

Sue^{'} s age is : 4

Tom^{'} s age is : 8

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

2 x - 2 = 3 (x - 2)

Solve for

x, 2 x - 2 = 3 (x - 2) : x = 4

Find age

Sue^{'} s age is : 4

Tom^{'} s age is : 8

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