SOLUTION: Ann is twice as old as Jim was two years ago. The difference in their present age is 7. Find both ages now.

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Question 220434: Ann is twice as old as Jim was two years ago. The difference in their present age is 7. Find both ages now.
Answer by chibisan(131) About Me  (Show Source):
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Ann -> 2x
Jim -> x+2
2x - x = 7
x=7
Present ages:
Jim = 7+2 =9yrs old
Ann = 2x7 =14yrs old