SOLUTION: Exactly one year ago, Robert was twice the age of his younger brother John. Now, John is 7 years old. How old is Robert this year?

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Question 1065397: Exactly one year ago, Robert was twice the age of his younger brother John. Now, John is 7 years old. How old is Robert this year?
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Exactly one year ago, Robert was twice the age of his younger brother John. Now, John is 7 years old. How old is Robert this year?
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Now, John is 7 years old.
How old was John "exactly" 1 year ago? (exactly to the nearest second?)
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Exactly one year ago, Robert was twice the age of his younger brother John.
How old was Robert "exactly one year ago?"
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How old is Robert "exactly" 1 year later?