SOLUTION: Cindy is 6 years older than Michael. Six years ago she was twice as old as he. How old is each now?

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Question 1158043: Cindy is 6 years older than Michael. Six years ago she was twice as old as he. How old is each now?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, greenestamps:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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system%28c=m%2B6%2Cc-6=2%28m-6%29%29


%28m%2B6%29-6=2m-12
m=2m-12
m=12---------------c=18

Answer by greenestamps(13200) About Me  (Show Source):
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Without algebra....

The difference in their ages will always be 6 years.

So when Cindy was twice as old as Michael, their ages were 12 and 6.

Since that was 6 years ago, their ages now are 18 and 12.