Problema Solution
2 years ago, Adam was three times as old as Steve. In 4 years, Adam will be 10 years older than Steve. How old is Adam?
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Let
x = present age of Adam
y = present age of Steve
2 years ago, Adam was three times as old as Steve means:
x - 2 = 3(y - 2)
In 4 years, Adam will be 10 years older than Steve:
x + 4 = 10 + (y + 4)
We have the following system of equations:
x - 2 = 3(y - 2)
x + 4 = 10 + (y + 4)
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x = 17 years
y = 7 years
Adam is 17 years old now.