SOLUTION: I am 4 times older than you were when i was as old as you are. 10 years ago i was 9 years older than you. what is the current age of mine and you??

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Question 496057: I am 4 times older than you were when i was as old as you are.
10 years ago i was 9 years older than you.
what is the current age of mine and you??

Answer by chessace(471) About Me  (Show Source):
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Translate:
m was age y (m-y) years ago.
a. m = 4 * (y - (m-y))
b. m-10 = 9 + (y-10)
a. m = 8y - 4m; 5m = 8y
b. m = y + 9; 5m = 5y + 45
3y = 45
y=15
m=24