SOLUTION: Cecille is 26 years old and her friend Ysabel is 22 years old. How many years ago was Cecille’s age twice that of Ysabel’s?

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Question 1185359: Cecille is 26 years old and her friend Ysabel is 22 years old. How many years ago was Cecille’s age twice that of Ysabel’s?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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%2826-t%29%2F%2822-t%29=2 for t years ago

26-t=44-2t
t=44-26
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