SOLUTION: Two people are 26 years old and 22 years old, respectively. In x years from now, their ages can be represented by x+26 and x+22. Use long division to find the ratio of the older pe

Question 1143162: Two people are 26 years old and 22 years old, respectively. In x years from now, their ages can be represented by x+26 and x+22. Use long division to find the ratio of the older person's age to the younger person's age in x years.
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