SOLUTION: Jack is 3 times as old as Lacy. 4 years from now the sum of their ages will be 68. How old are they now?

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Question 900359: Jack is 3 times as old as Lacy. 4 years from now the sum of their ages will be 68. How old are they now?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

Lacy's age: x

Jack's age:  3x

(3x+4) + (x+4)= 68

  4x = 60

   x = 15, Lacy's Age NOW.  Jack is 45

Ans..4 years from now..

49 + 19 = 68