SOLUTION: four years ago charles was two years more than twice as old as leo. four years from now charles will be two years more than twice as old as leo. how old is charles?

Question 1143794: four years ago charles was two years more than twice as old as leo. four years from now charles will be two years more than twice as old as leo. how old is charles?
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Answer by ikleyn(52754) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Answer by greenestamps(13195) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

You should be able to see that it is not possible for Charles to be 2 more than twice as old as Leo both four years ago and four years from now....
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