Question

Jan is 5 years older than Terry. In 3 years, Terry will be 3/4 as old as Jan will be. What is Terry's age now?

Answer 1

thats a very inappropriate question to ask someone

Answer 2

Let J be Jan's age, T be Terries age. What is the equation represented by the first statement "Jan is 5 years older than Terry"

Answer 3

J=T+5

Answer 4

Correct. Now, what is the equation represented by the statment "In 3 years Terry will be 3/4 as old as Jan"

Answer 5

That's the part I am having trouble with.??? T+3=(3/4)J

Answer 6

Very nearly, but recall that in 3 years both will be 3 years older than they are now.

Answer 7

T+3=(3/4)J+3 ????

Answer 8

Terry's age in 3 years = T+3
Jan's age in 3 years = J+3

Terry's age in 3 years is 3/4 Jan's age in 3 years
\(\implies T+3 = \frac{3}{4}(J+3)\)

Answer 9

Okay, I get it. I can finish it from here. Thanks so much!!!

Answer 10

Of course!