SOLUTION: Four years ago, the sum of the ages of Tom and Dick was 45. Six years from now, twice Dick’s age will be 28 more than Tom’s age then. How old is Tom now?

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Question 823401: Four years ago, the sum of the ages of Tom and Dick was 45. Six years from now, twice Dick’s age will be 28 more than Tom’s age then. How old is Tom now?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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t+d-8=45
t+d=53
2(d+6)=28+t+6
2d+12=t+34
2d-t=22
t+d=53
add
3d=75
d = 25, t = 28