SOLUTION: Lynee is eight years older than Cherese. Four years ago she was twice as old as Cherese was. How old is Lynne now?

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Question 493338: Lynee is eight years older than Cherese. Four years ago she was twice as old as Cherese was. How old is Lynne now?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Lynee is eight years older than Cherese.
Four years ago she was twice as old as Cherese was.
How old is Lynne now?
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Equations:
L = C + 8
(L-4) = 2(C-4)
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Substitute for "L" and solve for "C":
(C+8-4) = 2C-8
C+4 = 2C-8
C = 12 yrs (Cherese's age now)
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L = C+8 = 20 yrs (Lynee's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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