SOLUTION: tenyears ago jane was four times as old as maria now she is only twice as old as maria.find their present age
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Question 996470: tenyears ago jane was four times as old as maria now she is only twice as old as maria.find their present age
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
ten years ago jane was four times as old as maria now she is only twice as old as maria. find their present age
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j-10 = 4(m-10)
j = 2m
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Bonus question:
When will they be the same age?
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