Homework Help: Algebra II

Posted by Jim on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 6:57pm.

Five years ago, Jane was 1/5 the age of her mother. Now she is 1/3 the age of her mother. Find their ages.

Please also tell me the steps to solving this. Thanks!

Algebra II - Jim, Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 7:05pm
Does anyone know how to do this?

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