SOLUTION: Beth is twice as old as Rick, but three years ago, she was two years older than Rick is now. How old is Rick?

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Question 1109686: Beth is twice as old as Rick, but three years ago, she was two years older than Rick is now. How old is Rick?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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