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Question 1155633: Ann is twice as old as Ashley. Seven years ago the sum of their age was 16. How old is Ashley now?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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h, Ashley
2h, Ann
%28h-7%29%2B%282h-7%29=16-----------------Solve.