SOLUTION: Steve is 5 times as old as Janis. In 12 years, he will be twice as old as she will be then. How old are they now?
So far of what I got using trial & error
5x + 12 = 2x
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Question 937977: Steve is 5 times as old as Janis. In 12 years, he will be twice as old as she will be then. How old are they now?
So far of what I got using trial & error
5x + 12 = 2x
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Steve is 5 times as old as Janis. In 12 years, he will be twice as old as she will be then. How old are they now?
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Equations:
s = 5j
s+12 = 2(j+12)
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Substitute for "s" and solve for "j":
5j + 12 = 2j + 24
3j = 12
j = 4 yrs (Janis's age now)
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s = 5j = 20 yrs (Steve's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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