SOLUTION: This question is from a worksheet. We do not have a textbook. Jennifer is 6 years older than Sue. In 4 years, she will be twice as old as Sue was 5 years ago. Find their ages n

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Jennifer is 6 years older than Sue. In 4 years, she will be twice as old as Sue was 5 years ago. Find their ages now.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
J = Jennifer's age now
S = Sue's age now

Set J in the 1st equation equal to J in the 2nd equation

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