SOLUTION: Fred is ten years younger than John. Two years ago, Fred was one-half of John's age. How old is each?

Question 1053592: Fred is ten years younger than John. Two years ago, Fred was one-half of John's age. How old is each?
Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, Alan3354:
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Fred's age now
Let = John's age now
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(1)
(2)
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Substitute (1) into (2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
and
(1)
(1)
(1)
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Fred is 12
John is 22
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check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
92)
OK
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Fred is ten years younger than John. Two years ago, Fred was one-half of John's age. How old is each?
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Two years ago, Fred was one-half of John's age, AND he was 10 years younger.
--> 10 & 20 two years ago.
etc.
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