SOLUTION: Jim is six years more than twice Pat's age now. In 6 years, Jim will be exactly twice Pat's age. How old are Jim and Pat? 2x+6+6=2x but this doesn't work.

SOLUTION: Jim is six years more than twice Pat's age now. In 6 years, Jim will be exactly twice Pat's age. How old are Jim and Pat? 2x+6+6=2x but this doesn't work.

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Question 100375: Jim is six years more than twice Pat's age now. In 6 years, Jim will be exactly twice Pat's age. How old are Jim and Pat?
2x+6+6=2x but this doesn't work.
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
it doesn't work because in 6 years Pat's age is x+6

2x+6+6=2(x+6) ... 2x+12=2x+12

there is no unique solution ... Pat can be any age and Jim is "six years more than twice Pat's age"
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