Question 1
If Luke were 8 years younger, she would be 5/12 of Xena's age 9 years from now. If Luke is 32 years younger than Xena, find Luke's present age.
Let Xena = 72, then Luke = 40
Check: (40 - 8) = 5/12 × (72 + 9)
32 = 5/12 × 81 ✓
Check: (40 - 8) = 5/12 × (72 + 9)
32 = 5/12 × 81 ✓