SOLUTION: paula is 12 years older than his sister maria. four years from now bob will be two thirds as old as paula. how old are they now ?

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Question 657811: paula is 12 years older than his sister maria. four years from now bob will be two thirds as old as paula. how old are they now ?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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paula is 12 years older than his sister maria. four years from now bob will be two thirds as old as paula. how old are they now ?
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Equations:
p = m + 12
b+4 = (2/3)(p+4)
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You have 3 variables and only 2 equations.
Cheers,
Stan H.