SOLUTION: Angela is 4 years younger than Genesis. 4 years later, Genesis will be twice as old as Angela. Find the present age of each.

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Question 1164149: Angela is 4 years younger than Genesis. 4 years later, Genesis will be twice as old as Angela. Find the present age of each.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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A=0

Angela is newborn, and Genesis is 4 years old.