SOLUTION: Joe is ten years older than James. In eight years, twice Joe’s age will equal three times James’s age. How old is each at present?

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Question 1106752: Joe is ten years older than James. In eight years, twice Joe’s age will equal three times James’s age. How old is each at present?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y, Joe
x, James
This is the description using those variables:

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