SOLUTION: John is 6 years older than Kathy. Together, their ages equal 4 times Kathy's age. How old is each?

SOLUTION: John is 6 years older than Kathy. Together, their ages equal 4 times Kathy's age. How old is each?

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Question 1068470: John is 6 years older than Kathy. Together, their ages equal 4 times Kathy's age. How old is each?
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