SOLUTION: Randy is four times as old as Marie. In 12 yr, Marie's age will be half of Randy's. How old are they now?
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Question 438178: Randy is four times as old as Marie. In 12 yr, Marie's age will be half of Randy's. How old are they now?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
R=4M
R+12=2(M+12)
R+12=2M+24
4M-2M=24-12
2M=12
M=6
R=24.
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