SOLUTION: Ricardo is 34 years younger than Carissa. 2 years ago, Carissa's age was 2 times Ricardo's age. How old is Ricardo now?

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Question 1175029: Ricardo is 34 years younger than Carissa. 2 years ago, Carissa's age was 2 times Ricardo's age. How old is Ricardo now?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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r and r+34; r for Ricardo

%28r%2B34%29-2=2%28r-2%29--------------solve this for r.