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Henry's current age is 10 times Justin's current age. In 6 years Henry's age will be 4 times Justin's age. Which system of equations can be used to calculate H, Henry's current age, and J, Justin's current age?

A. J = 10H
J +6=4(H+6)

B. J = H+6
J+4=H+10

C. H = 10J
H+6=4(J+6)

D. 10J
H+4=6(J+4)

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h=henry's age
j=justin's age


h=10j

in 6 years (h+6 and j+6)
h+6=4(j+6)


the equations are
h=10j and
h+6=4(j+6)


C is answer
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