Math - Solving Christine's age.

Question

Elyse is three times older than Christine. In 5 years two times Christine’s age will be 8 less than Elyse’s age. How old are they now?

Answer 1

e=3c

2(c+5)= e+5-8=e-3

2c+10= 3c-3

c=13 yrs for christine now

e = 39 = elyse's age now