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The product of 2 and a number is the same as 12 subtract the number. Find the number. If you could please help me with this, thank you.

Q: The sum of the present ages of Vatha and Chris is 36. In 4 years time, the sum of their ages will equal twice Vatha's present age. How old are they now?A: Vatha:22, Chris: 14 (from the back of the textbook, only I'm not sure how to get here)I'm a little stuck with this one. If you could...