Question 201494
Would you please help me identify the equation for the following problem: 
"Together we are 98 years old. I am twice as old as you were when I was as old as you are now."
I understand A+B=98, but cannot figure the second statement. 
Thank you,
Caroline


Let my age be M, and yours, Y


Then the 1st equation is: M + Y = 98


The 2nd equation which you asked for is: {{{highlight_green(4M - 3Y = 98)}}} 


When solved, M, or my age, is 56 and yours, or Y, is 42


You should realize from the problem that I am older than you are.


You can do the check!!


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