SOLUTION: seven years ago, Ron was 6 times as old as Marie. 1 year from now he will be twice as old. How old are they?
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Question 1004844: seven years ago, Ron was 6 times as old as Marie. 1 year from now he will be twice as old. How old are they?
Answer by vleith(2983) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let their ages now be R and M
You are told
You are also told
Since R = R, then
If she is 9 then he must be 2*9 + 1 = 19
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