SOLUTION: Jerry is 5 times as old as Hannah. In 2 years, he will be 3 times as old, and in 6 years, he'll only be twice as old. How old will Jerry be in 6 years time?

Question 695883: Jerry is 5 times as old as Hannah. In 2 years, he will be 3 times as old, and in 6 years, he'll only be twice as old.
How old will Jerry be in 6 years time?
Answer by Stitch(470) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let A = Jerry's current age
Let B = Hannah's current age
Equation 1:
Equation 2:
Equation 3:
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Plug 5B into equation 2 for A
Equation 2:

Simplify

Subtract 3B from both sides

Subtract 2 from both sides

Divide both sides by 2

Now plug 2 into equation 1 for B
Equation 1:

So if Jerry is ten now then in 6 years he will be 16.

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