Six years ago, Jim was four times as old as Fe. In four years, he would be twice as old as Fe. How old are they now?

Answer 1

J-6 = 4(F-6) = 4F -24

J= 4F -18

J+4 = 2(F+4) = 2F + 8

J=2F +4

J=4F -18

0 =2F-22

F = 11 years old for Fe today

J=22+4 = 26 years old for Jim today