SOLUTION: Karl and Eddie's ages added together are equal to 65. Ten years ago, Karl was twice as old as Eddie. How old are they now? Work: X+y= 65 (X-10)=2y-10

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Question 1014139: Karl and Eddie's ages added together are equal to 65. Ten years ago, Karl was twice as old as Eddie. How old are they now?
Work:
X+y= 65
(X-10)=2y-10

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Karl and Eddie's ages added together are equal to 65. Ten years ago, Karl was twice as old as Eddie. How old are they now?
Work:
X+y= 65
(X-10)=2y-10
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Wrong. It should be

x + y= 65
x - 10 =2*(y - 10)