Problema Solution
Tita is twice as old as her nephew . Eight years ago she was three times as old as her nephew was then.Find their present ages .
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Let
x = Tita's present age
x - 8 = Tita's age 8 years ago
y = nephew's present age
y - 8 = nephew's age 8 years ago
x = 2y
x - 8 = 3(y - 8)
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x = 32 years
y = 16 years
Tita's present age is 32 years.
Tita's nephes present age is 16 years.