SOLUTION: tenyears ago jane was four times as old as maria now she is only twice as old as maria.find their present age

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Question 996470: tenyears ago jane was four times as old as maria now she is only twice as old as maria.find their present age
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ten years ago jane was four times as old as maria now she is only twice as old as maria. find their present age
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j-10 = 4(m-10)
j = 2m
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Bonus question:
When will they be the same age?