SOLUTION: [ two years ago, jimmy was one-fourth as old as his uncle. two years from now, he will be one-third as old as his uncle. how old was jimmy's uncle when jimmy was born? ]

Question 820616: [ two years ago, jimmy was one-fourth as old as his uncle. two years from now, he will be one-third as old as his uncle. how old was jimmy's uncle when jimmy was born? ]
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x - 2 = 1/4(y - 2)
x + 2 = 1/3(y + 2)
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put the system of linear equations into standard form:
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4(x - 2) = y - 2
3(x + 2) = y + 2
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4x - 8 = y - 2
3x + 6 = y + 2
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standard form:
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4x - y = 6
3x - y = -4
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x= 10
y= 34
y - x = 24
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how old was jimmy's uncle when jimmy was born?
answer: 24
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