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Kate is six years younger than Bob.Twelve years ago,Bob was twice as old as Kate was then.
How old are they both now?
7 years ago

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bobpursley
K+6=B
K-12=B/2

subtract the equations
18=B/2
B=36
K=30
7 years ago

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