2 years ago

Tom is 8 years older than jane. five yeara ago tom was three times as old as jane. how old is jane now?

1 answer:

5 0

Jane = x years

Tom = x+8

*5 Years Ago

Jane= x-5

Tom= (x+8)-5=>x+3---------------------------
x+3=3(x-5)<span>x+3=3x-15
3x-x=18
2x=18
x=9
Jane = 9 years
Tome = 9+8 = 17 years</span>

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