SOLUTION: Dawn is three years older than Lois. Six years ago, Dawn was four times as old as Lois. How old are both of them now? (Solve by whatever method you choose.)

SOLUTION: Dawn is three years older than Lois. Six years ago, Dawn was four times as old as Lois. How old are both of them now? (Solve by whatever method you choose.)

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Question 1103600: Dawn is three years older than Lois. Six years ago, Dawn was four times as old as Lois. How old are both of them now? (Solve by whatever method you choose.)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

and solve first for L.
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