SOLUTION: Karl's and Eddie's ages added together are equal to 65. Ten years ago, Karl was twice as old as Eddie. How old are they now ?
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Question 565430: Karl's and Eddie's ages added together are equal to 65. Ten years ago, Karl was twice as old as Eddie. How old are they now ?
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"Karl's and Eddie's ages added together are equal to 65" ___ K + E = 65
"Ten years ago, Karl was twice as old as Eddie" ___ K - 10 = 2(E - 10)
solve the equations by substitution or elimination
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