SOLUTION: Justin is 3 years older then Sam, and Justin’s age in 2 years will be twice what Sam’s age was 3 years ago. Find their present ages.
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Question 1061163: Justin is 3 years older then Sam, and Justin’s age in 2 years will be twice what Sam’s age was 3 years ago. Find their present ages.
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Answer by addingup(3677) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
J = S+3
J+2 = 2(S-3) substitute for J
S+3+2 = 2S-6
S+5 = 19
S = 14 and
J = 14+3 = 17
Answer by MathTherapy(10552) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Justin is 3 years older then Sam, and Justin’s age in 2 years will be twice what Sam’s age was 3 years ago. Find their present ages.
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