SOLUTION: Rod is 13 years older than Nash. in 9 years, Rod will be twice as old as Nash. how old is Nash?

Question 1124478: Rod is 13 years older than Nash. in 9 years, Rod will be twice as old as Nash. how old is Nash?
Found 3 solutions by addingup, josgarithmetic, Alan3354:
Answer by addingup(3677)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
R = N+13
R+9 = 2(N+9) substitute for R:
N+13+9 = 2(N+9)
N+22 = 2N+18
4 = N
switch sides
N = 4
Nash is 4 years old and Rod is 4+13 = 17
In 9 years:
N = 4+9 = 13
R = 17+9 = 26
In 9 years Rod will be twice as old as Nash:
13 x 2 = 26 Correct

Answer by josgarithmetic(39631)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

E1-E2:
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Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Rod is 13 years older than Nash. in 9 years, Rod will be twice as old as Nash. how old is Nash?
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The age difference is 13.
2x --> 26 & 13
It's not a Master's Thesis.
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