Question

Five years ago jerry was three times as old as Shawn was then. In 14 years Jerry will be 34 years more than Shawns age. How old are they now?

Answer 1

j-5=3(s-5)

j-5=3s-15

j=3s-10...

j+14=s+14+34

j+14=s+48

j=s+34 and from earlier j=3s-10 and since j=j

3s-10=s+34

2s=44

s=22 and since j=s+34

j=56

So Shawn is 22 and Jerry is 56