SOLUTION: Joe is ten years older than James. In eight years, twice Joe’s age will equal three times James’s age. How old is each at present?

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Question 1106752: Joe is ten years older than James. In eight years, twice Joe’s age will equal three times James’s age. How old is each at present?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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y, Joe
x, James
This is the description using those variables:
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