Beth is 5+9=<<5+9=14>>14 now.

Beth was 9 years old 14-9=<<14-9=5>>5 years ago.

Joey was 9-5=<<9-5=4>>4.

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In 5 years, Joey will be as old as Beth is now. If Joey is 9 now, how old was Joey when Beth was Joey's age now?
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In 5 years, Joey will be as old as Beth is now. If Joey is 9 now, how old was Joey when Beth was Joey's age now?
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