SOLUTION: Cindy is 6 years older than Michael. Six years ago she was twice as old as he. How old is each now?

Question 1158043: Cindy is 6 years older than Michael. Six years ago she was twice as old as he. How old is each now?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, greenestamps:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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Answer by greenestamps(13200) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Without algebra....

The difference in their ages will always be 6 years.

So when Cindy was twice as old as Michael, their ages were 12 and 6.

Since that was 6 years ago, their ages now are 18 and 12.

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