SOLUTION: 1. The present ages of Ann and Annie are 15 and 24 years. x years ago, Annie was twice as old as Ann was. How many years ago was that? Thank you very much for the answer ! :)

SOLUTION: 1. The present ages of Ann and Annie are 15 and 24 years. x years ago, Annie was twice as old as Ann was. How many years ago was that? Thank you very much for the answer ! :)

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Question 484234: 1. The present ages of Ann and Annie are 15 and 24 years. x years ago, Annie was twice as old as Ann was. How many years ago was that?

Thank you very much for the answer ! :)
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(24-x)/(15-x)=2
24-x=2(15-x)
24-x=30-2x
x=6
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Ed
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