SOLUTION: Amy is 6 yrs older than Beth, and 10 years younger then christy. Christy is 2 times as old as Amy. How old is Amy, Beth & Christy?

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Question 369087: Amy is 6 yrs older than Beth, and 10 years younger then christy. Christy is 2 times as old as Amy. How old is Amy, Beth & Christy?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi,
Let x represent Amy's age, then Christy would be (x+10)
Question states:
(x+ 10) = 2x
solving for x
10 = x, Amy's age , Christy 20
Beth is 10-6 or 4
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