Help word problems. I dont understand.?

Kurosawa Sae

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1.) The numerator of a fraction is 8 less than the denominator. If each term of the fraction is decreased by 5, the resulting fraction equals 1/3. What is the fraction?


2.) The sum of the digits in a two-digit number is 9 and their difference is 3. Find the number. (Two Answers)

3.) Tai is 15 yrs older than Michael. In 5 years Michael's age will be 1/2 Tai's age. What is the age of each?


4.) Chris is 1/2 as old as his father; "a" years ago he was 1/3 as old as his father. What is the age of each?


Thank you in advance.
 
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