Question 951309
shirley is presently 2 years more than 4 times roses age in 12 years rose will be 1/2 of shirleys age how old are they presently?
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let x=Rose's age
4x+2=Shirley's age
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in 12 yrs:
x+12=Rose's age
4x+2+12=4x+14=Shirley's age
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x+12=1/2(4x+14)
x+12=2x+7
x=5
4x+2=22
Rose's age=5
Shirley's age=22