T=25+R
R=25-5=20
20+25=45
T=45
R=20
Terry is 25 years older than Ron. in 5 years, he will be twice as old as Ron. Find their present ages.
2 answers
Structured method:
Let Ron's age be x
Terry is x+25
in 5 years:
Ron's age = x+5
Terry's age = x+30
x+30 = 2(x+5)
x+30 = 2x+10
20 = x
Ron is now 20 and Terry is 45 years old
Let Ron's age be x
Terry is x+25
in 5 years:
Ron's age = x+5
Terry's age = x+30
x+30 = 2(x+5)
x+30 = 2x+10
20 = x
Ron is now 20 and Terry is 45 years old