SOLUTION: Right now, Susan's age is 4 years more than four times Jane's age. In 20 years, Jane will be half of Susan's age then. How old are they now? Thanks!

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Question 601787: Right now, Susan's age is 4 years more than four times Jane's age. In 20 years, Jane will be half of Susan's age then. How old are they now?
Thanks!
Answer by flame8855(424) About Me  (Show Source):
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let s be the age of susan
let j be the age of jane
s=4+4j
j+20=(s+20)/2
solve
j= 8 years
s = 36 years
now jane is 8 years
and susane is 36 years