George is 5 times as old as Heather. In 4 years he will be 3 times as old how old are both of them?

Answer 1

x = heather now
5x = george now

5x + 4 = 3(x + 4)
5x + 4 = 3x + 12
2x = 8
x = 4

heather - 4
george - 20