Question

Abraham is three times as old as Sylvia.

In eight years' time, Abraham will be
twice as old as Sylvia. How old is
Abraham?

Answer 1

24 years old

Explanation:

let x = age of abraham, y = age of sylvia

x = 3y

x + 8 = 2y+16 => (2(y+8))

3y + 8 = 2y + 16

y = 8

x = 3(8)

x = 24