Jenny is 9 years younger than Sammie. Five years ago Sammie was 4 times older than Jennie. How old is each now? (NO OFF-TOPIC ANSWERS)

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Phil Weaver · Answer 1 · 2022-12-10T02:23:25+0000

Answer:

Explanation:

Your answer

Assume that

Sammie is x,,,, Jennie is 9 years younger than him. So, Jennie ( y) = x-9

According to second condition eq is

(X-5) = 4(y-5)

Place the value of y in eq 2

You will find x= 17

Put x in eq 1

Y = 8