SOLUTION: Bill is 51 years younger than Emma. 8 years ago, Emma's age was 4 times Bill's age. How old is Bill now?

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Question 1146750: Bill is 51 years younger than Emma. 8 years ago, Emma's age was 4 times Bill's age. How old is Bill now?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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Bill, b
Emma, b+51

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