Mary is 2 years older than Ed, and 3 years ago Mary was twice as old as Ed. Find their present ages.

Question

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Answer 1

m = e + 2

m - 3 = 2(e - 3)

 

e + 2 - 3 = 2(e - 3)

e - 1 = 2e - 6

e = 5

 

m = 5 + 2

m = 7