SOLUTION: John is twice as old as Jack. If 6 years is subtracted from Jack's age and 4 years added to John's age , then JOHN WILL BE 4 TIMES Jack's age .How old were they 2 years ago ?
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Question 1042960: John is twice as old as Jack. If 6 years is subtracted from Jack's age and 4 years added to John's age , then JOHN WILL BE 4 TIMES Jack's age .How old were they 2 years ago ?
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