Annie will be half as old as Larry in 3 years. Annie will also be one-third as old as Jerome in 5 years. If Jerome is 12 years older than Larry, how old is Annie? Choose the correct option: A) 5 B) 8 C) 19 D) 26 E) 34
J = L+12   (1) 2(5+3) = L+3   (2) 3(5+5) = J+5 = L+17   Let's subtract equation (1) from equation (2)   5+9= 
<gadget id="calculator">5+9</gadget>
<output>14</output>
14   5= 5   The answer is 5.
<result>A</result>
Annie will be half as old as Larry in 3 years. Annie will also be one-third as old as Jerome in 5 years. If Jerome is 12 years older than Larry, how old is Annie?