SOLUTION: jennifer is 5 years more than twice bob's age. in 6 years the sum of their ages will be thirty-five. how old is jennifer now?
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Question 1049901: jennifer is 5 years more than twice bob's age. in 6 years the sum of their ages will be thirty-five. how old is jennifer now?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x Bob's age now. Jennifer (2x+5)
(x + 6) + [(2x+5) + 6] = 35
3x = 18
x = 6, Bob's age now. Jennifer 17.
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6 yrs from now...
12 + 23 = 35 CHECKS!
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