Coach Johnson is 10 years older than Tim. When Tim started football 3 years ago, Coach Johnson was twice his age. How old is Tim now?

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Coach Johnson is 10 years older than Tim. When Tim started football 3 years ago, Coach Johnson was twice his age. How old is Tim now?

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anonymous · Answer

John = J T = Tim
J - 10 = T

T - 3 = J / 2

J = (T - 3) * 2

anonymous · Answer

x = tim
y = coach

x+10=y

x-3=y/2
2x-6=y

using simultenous to both equations
y=x+10
y=2x-6

u'll get 16 and 26 :)

anonymous · Answer

x+10=y
is referring to know, which coach is 10 years older

2x-6=y
is referring to 3 years ago, when coach is twice age as tim :D

anonymous · Answer

is referring to now*  sorry for typo

anonymous · Answer

do ask if u have question :)

anonymous · Answer

No I Under Stand