SOLUTION: John is 4 years older than Tim. Four years ago John’s age was twice Tim’s age. Find their ages now.
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Question 885082: John is 4 years older than Tim. Four years ago John’s age was twice Tim’s age. Find their ages now.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The difference is always 4 years (ignoring bdays), so twice has to be 4 & 8.
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4 & 8 + 4 --> 8 & 12
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