SOLUTION: Tom is 4 times as old as John. In 12 years time Thomas will be twice as old as John. What are their present ages?

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Question 1068705: Tom is 4 times as old as John. In 12 years time Thomas will be twice as old as John. What are their present ages?
Answer by ikleyn(52787)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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T = 4J,                (1)     (now)
T+12 = 2(J+12).        (2)     (in 12 years . . . )


--->  4J + 12 = 2J + 24   --->  2J = 12  --->  J = 6.


Answer.  John is 6 years, Tom is 24 years now.

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