SOLUTION: Two years ago, Lolita was thrice as old as Miraflor. Four years hence Lolita will be twice as old as Miraflor. Find their ages now.

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Question 1024665: Two years ago, Lolita was thrice as old as Miraflor. Four years hence Lolita will be twice as old as Miraflor. Find their ages now.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Two years ago, Lolita was thrice as old as Miraflor. Four years hence Lolita will be twice as old as Miraflor. Find their ages now.
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(L-2) = 3(M-2)
(L+4) = 2(M+4)
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Rearrange::
L - 3M = -4
L - 2M = 4
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Subtract and solve for "M":
M = 8 yrs (Miraflor's age now)
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Solve for "L":
L = 3M - 4
L = 20 yrs
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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