SOLUTION: Jack is 12 years older than Brian. Two years from now, Jack will be twice as old as Brian.
How old is Brian today?
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Question 1054585: Jack is 12 years older than Brian. Two years from now, Jack will be twice as old as Brian.
How old is Brian today?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x represent Brian's age now. Jack (x+12)
2 years from now...
(x+12) + 2 = 2(x + 2)
x + 14 = 2x + 4
10 = x, Brian's age now. Jack 22
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2 years from now...
24 = 2(12) CHECKS!
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