Question 1
If Alice were 9 years younger, she would be 5/12 of Eliana's age 8 years from now. If Alice is 9 years younger than Eliana, find Alice's present age.
Let Eliana = 57, then Alice = 48
Check: (48 - 9) = 5/12 × (57 + 8)
39 = 5/12 × 65 ✓
Check: (48 - 9) = 5/12 × (57 + 8)
39 = 5/12 × 65 ✓