SOLUTION: Jennifer is 6 years older than Sue. In 4 years, She will be twice as old as Sue was 5 years ago. Find their ages now.

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Question 260754: Jennifer is 6 years older than Sue. In 4 years, She will be twice as old as Sue was 5 years ago. Find their ages now.
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j=s+6
(j+4)=2*(s-5)
j=26 s=20
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26+4=2*(20-5)
30=2*15
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