SOLUTION: Four years ago, Elliott was half as old as George. Two years from now, Elliott will be four-fifths as old as George. How old is each of them now?

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Question 1047940: Four years ago, Elliott was half as old as George. Two years from now, Elliott will be four-fifths as old as George. How old is each of them now?
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