SOLUTION: Nine years ago Jack was eleven times older than paul. Find Jacks present age if their combined age now is 90

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Question 919357: Nine years ago Jack was eleven times older than paul. Find Jacks present age if their combined age now is 90
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x Paul's age now, y Jack's age now
x + y = 90 and y - 9 = 11(x-9) 0r 11x - y = 90
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11x - y = 90
x + y = 90
12x = 180
x = 15, Paul's age now. Jack is 75 y+=+90-15