Question

Adele is 5 years older than Timothy. In three years, Timothy will be 2/3 of Adele's age. What is Adele's current age?

Answer 1

Timothy will be of Adele’s age. What is Adele’s current age?

did you forget to put something before of?

Answer 2

Yes thanks I fixed it! haha

Answer 3

a=t+5
t+3=a+3

Answer 4

Here is a good way to solve this type of equation:
First, find a common factor between the two expressions:
Then, we know that the equation is using multiplication as it says 2/3 of Adele's age, so we multiply our finished values: