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Question 204520: Need help urgent!
Fourteen years ago, Jun was twice as old as Charlie. the sum of their ages now is 40. What are their present ages?
Answer by alicealc(293) About Me  (Show Source):
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Jun's age = J
Charlie's age = C

14 years ago:
J - 14 =2*(C-14)
J - 14 = 2C - 28
J = 2C - 28 + 14
J = 2C - 14

Now:
J + C =40
2C - 14 + C =40
3C - 14 = 40
3C = 40 + 14
3C = 54
C = 54/3 = 18
J = 40 - C = 40 - 18 = 22

So Jun's age now is 22 years old, Charlie's age now is 18 years old