Problema Solution

David is 3 times older than alice. ten yrs ago david's age was twice that what alice's age will b in 5 years.how old is david n alice

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Let


x = the age of David

y = the age of Alice


x = 3*y

x - 10 = 2*(y + 5)


Lets solve the system equations


x = 60


y = 20


David is 60 years old and Alice is 20 years old.