SOLUTION: Angelina is 6 years younger than Brad. Twelve years ago, Brad was twice as old as Angelina was then. How old are they now?

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Question 251771: Angelina is 6 years younger than Brad. Twelve years ago, Brad was twice as old as Angelina was then. How old are they now?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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a=b-6
2*(a-12)=(b-12)
a=18
b=24