SOLUTION: Half of Henry's age added to 1/3 of Daisy's age is 11 years. Six years from now, the sum of their ages will be 40 years. How old is each?

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Question 1064782: Half of Henry's age added to 1/3 of Daisy's age is 11 years. Six years from now, the sum of their ages will be 40 years. How old is each?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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h=4, Harry's age
d=24, Daisy's age