SOLUTION: [ 11 years ago, Hugh was four times as old as his brother. In 1 year, Hugh will be twice as old as his brother is now. What are their ages now? ]

Question 817360: [ 11 years ago, Hugh was four times as old as his brother. In 1 year, Hugh will be twice as old as his brother is now. What are their ages now? ]
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
h - 11 = 4(b - 11)
h - 11 = 4b - 44
h = 2b - 1
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h - 11 = 4b - 44
2b - 1 - 11 = 4b - 44
2b = 32
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b = 16
h = 31
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