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OpenStudy (anonymous):

[2.05] Currently, Sam's coach is three times older than Sam. When Sam started soccer 5 years ago, his coach was five times his age. How old is Sam now? 15 10 7 5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

10

OpenStudy (matt101):

Let the coach's age be C and Sam's age be S. Sam's coach is three times older than Sam --> C = 3S When Sam started soccer 5 years ago, his coach was five times his age --> C - 5 = 5(S - 5) Two equations, two unknowns...solve the system and you have your answer :)

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