SOLUTION: A year ago, John was three times as old as Larry. A year later, he was twice as old as Larry. How old are john and larry?

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Question 948821: A year ago, John was three times as old as Larry. A year later, he was twice as old as Larry. How old are john and larry?

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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J-1=3%28L-1%29
J=2L
Substituting,
2L-1=3L-3
L=2
Then,
J=2%282%29
J=4