SOLUTION: John is 6 years older than Kathy. Together, their ages equal 4 times Kathy's age. How old is each?

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Question 1068470: John is 6 years older than Kathy. Together, their ages equal 4 times Kathy's age. How old is each?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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J=K%2B6
J%2BK=4K
Substituting,
%28K%2B6%29%2BK=4K
2K%2B6=4K
2K=6
K=3
So,
J=3%2B6
J=9