SOLUTION: Ten years ago John was four times as old as bill. now he is only twice as old as bill. find their present ages.
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Question 1041471: Ten years ago John was four times as old as bill. now he is only twice as old as bill. find their present ages.
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Solve the 2X2 system for 
(Jim's age) and 
(Bill's age). Hint: Solve by substitution.
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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