SOLUTION: Bob age twice that of harrys seven years ago bob was thrice as old as harry

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Question 1191530: Bob age twice that of harrys seven years ago bob was thrice as old as harry
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Bob age twice that of harrys seven years ago bob was thrice as old as harry
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You didn't ask a question, but
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B = 2H
B-7 = 3(H-7) = 3H-21
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2H - 7 = 3H - 21
H = 14
B = 28

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