SOLUTION: Renee is twice as old as Dana. Four years ago, Renee was three times as old as Dana. How old are Renee and Dana now?

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Question 859937: Renee is twice as old as Dana. Four years ago, Renee was three times as old as Dana. How old are Renee and Dana now?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Let x represent Dana's age  ⇒ Renee is 2x

2x - 4 = 3(x-4)

 2x - 4 = 3x-12

     8 = x, Dana's age. Renee is 16  

 

CHECKING our answer*** 4 yrs ago

 12 = 3*4

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