Q:

Laura is three times as old as Luci. In 5 years, the sum of their ages will be 30. What are the current ages of Laura and Luci?

Accepted Solution

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Answer:Laura = 15 , Luci = 5Step-by-step explanation:                 Now:                            In 5 yrs:                       Laura =      3x                                     3x+5Luci   =        x                                       x+5Equation: 3x+5+x+5 = 30                     4x+10 = 30                          -10    -10                          4x = 20                            x = 5  In conclusion, Laura = 3x = 15 & Luci = x = 5