SOLUTION: Jack is twice as old as Lacy. In two years the sum of their ages will be seventy three. How old are they now?

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Question 441372: Jack is twice as old as Lacy. In two years the sum of their ages will be seventy three. How old are they now?

Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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J=2L
(J+2)+(L+2)=73
2L+L+4=73
3L=69
L=23
J=46
Jack is 46. Lacy is 23..