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Question 1173400: Bob is 8 years older than Sue. 4 years ago, Bob was twice as old as Sue. What is the sum of their current
ages? Make
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The site has thousands of these kind.

Bob, x+8
Sue, x
%28x%2B8%29-4=2%28x-4%29
x%2B4=2x-8
x=12--------------do what you need or want from this.