SOLUTION: this has to be answered in an equation form.. Jon is 4 times older than Simon. If Jon is 24 years older, how old are they?

Question 442625: this has to be answered in an equation form.. Jon is 4 times older than Simon. If Jon is 24 years older, how old are they?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
this has to be answered in an equation form.. Jon is 4 times older than Simon. If Jon is 24 years old, how old are they?
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Equations:
j = 4s
j = 24
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4s = 24
s = 6 yrs old (Simon's age now)
j = 24 yrs old (Jon's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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