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Jack is 2 times as old as Lacy. 5 years ago the sum of their ages was 20. How old are they now?

Jack is 2 times as old as Lacy. 5 years ago the sum of their ages was 20. How old are they now?
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Jack is 2 times as old as Lacy. 5 years ago the sum of their ages was 20. How old are they now?

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Answer:

2x-6=8

2x-6=8+6

2x=24

x=12

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