SOLUTION: #1. Jane is 5 years younger than John. 7 years ago, John was twice as old as
Jane. How old are they now?
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Question 1178149: #1. Jane is 5 years younger than John. 7 years ago, John was twice as old as
Jane. How old are they now?
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, josgarithmetic:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Jane is 5 years younger than John. 7 years ago, John was twice as old as
Jane. How old are they now?
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7 years ago, they were 5 & 10.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39614) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Jane, x
John, x+5
Seven Years Ago,
Jane is 12, and John is 17.
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