SOLUTION: Kylie is ten years older than Jefferson. Four years ago, Kylie was twice as old as Jefferson is now. How old are they now?

Question 1197135: Kylie is ten years older than Jefferson. Four years ago, Kylie was twice as old as Jefferson is now. How old are they now?
Found 2 solutions by greenestamps, josgarithmetic:
Answer by greenestamps(13200) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

x = Jefferson's age now
x+10 = Kylie's age now
x+6 = Kylie's age 4 years ago

4 years ago, Kylie was twice as old a Jefferson is now:

x+6 = 2x
x=6

ANSWERS: Jefferson is x = 6; Kylie is x+10 = 16

Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
j+10, Kylie
j, Jefferson

, ",...was twice as old as Jefferson IS now."

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Kylie today,
Jefferson today,
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