Question

The age of the older of two boys is twice that of the younger; 5 years ago it
was three times that of the younger. Find the age of each. pls include steps will mark brainiest

Answer 1

Answer: The older boy is now 20, the younger boy is now 10.

Step-by-step explanation: Explanation:

Let the age of the older boy now be y

let the age of the younger boy now be x

y = 2x

y-5 = 3(x-5)

simplifying

y = 3x - 10

substituting for y in equation 1

2x = 3x-10

simplifying

x = 10

substituting into 1

y = 20