SOLUTION: Andy is twice as old as Kate. In six years their ages will total 60. How old are they now?

SOLUTION: Andy is twice as old as Kate. In six years their ages will total 60. How old are they now?

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Question 1049540: Andy is twice as old as Kate. In six years their ages will total 60. How old are they now?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Andy is twice as old as Kate
Let x be Kate's age NOW. Andy 2x
In 6 years...
(x+ 6) + (2x+6) = 60
3x = 48
x = 16, Kate's age NOW. Andy 32
AND checking our Answers.
In 6 years...
22 + 38 = 60 CHECKS!

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