SOLUTION: Michael is twice as old as Maggie. Nine years ago, Michael was five time as ols as Maggie. How old is each now?
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Question 426902: Michael is twice as old as Maggie. Nine years ago, Michael was five time as ols as Maggie. How old is each now?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
mi=2ma
mi-9=5(ma-9)
mi-9=5ma-45
2ma-9=5ma-45
36=3ma
12=ma
Maggie is 12. Michael is 24..
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