Question 400668
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Hi
bill and eric are 4 years apart
Let x and (x+4)represent Eric's and Bill's ages respectively
Question states***
  x + (x+4)= 8
Solving for x
    2x + 4 = 28
        2x = 24
         x = 12,Eric's age.  Bill is 16  (12+4)
CHECKING our Answer***
   12 + 16 = 28