SOLUTION: Steve is 18 years older than linda. In 8 years, he wil he twice as old as linda. How old is each of them now?

Question 817611: Steve is 18 years older than linda. In 8 years, he wil he twice as old as linda. How old is each of them now?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
s = L + 18
s + 8 = 2L
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s + 8 = 2L
L + 18 + 8 = 2L
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L = 26
s = 44
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