SOLUTION: Jo Ann is 12 years older than her sister. In 4 years, the sum of their ages will be 32. How old are they now?

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Question 932140: Jo Ann is 12 years older than her sister. In 4 years, the sum of their ages
will be 32. How old are they now?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x the sister's age NOW
In 4 years
(x+12 + 4) + (x+4) = 32
2x = 12
x = 6, the sister's age NOW. Jo Ann is 18 6%2B12
And...checking
In 4 years
22 + 10 = 32