SOLUTION: the sum of the present ages of Vatha and Chris is 36. In 4 years time, the sum of their ages will equal twice Vatha's present age. How old are they now?

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Question 451996: the sum of the present ages of Vatha and Chris is 36. In 4 years time, the sum of their ages will equal twice Vatha's present age. How old are they now?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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the sum of the present ages of Vatha and Chris is 36. In 4 years time, the sum of their ages will equal twice Vatha's present age. How old are they now?
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Equations:
v + c = 36
(v+4)+(c+4) = 2v
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Substitute and solve.
Cheers,
Stan H.