document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1164624>Question 1164624</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Raymond is 12 years younger than Susan.  Four years ago, she was 4 times as old as he was.   Find their present ages.  \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I know that right now, Susan is x and Raymond is x-12.  4 years ago, Susan is 4(x-12).  I'm not sure how to set the problem up after this.  Please help.  TY! </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "4 years ago, he was 12 years younger.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "4 rears ago:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "R = S - 12<BR>\n" );
document.write( "S = 4R<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "R = 4R-12<BR>\n" );
document.write( "R = 4<BR>\n" );
document.write( "S = 16<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Now:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "R = 8<BR>\n" );
document.write( "S = 20<BR>\n" );
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