SOLUTION: Ann's age is seven-tenths of bills age. In 4 years Ann's age will be eight-elevenths of bill's age. How old is bill now?

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Question 1086805: Ann's age is seven-tenths of bills age. In 4 years Ann's age will be eight-elevenths of bill's age. How old is bill now?
Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


In 4 years,




Multiply both sides by 10,

Substitute,




Now use either equation to solve for A.

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