SOLUTION: Jordan is three years older than mark. Two years ago, jordan was twice as old as mark. How old are they now

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Question 1047612: Jordan is three years older than mark. Two years ago, jordan was twice as old as mark. How old are they now
Answer by ikleyn(52781)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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