SOLUTION: Jill is 6 years older than Fernando. In two years, she will be twice as old as Fernando. How old is Jill now?

Question 1135474: Jill is 6 years older than Fernando. In two years, she will be twice as old as Fernando. How old is Jill now?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Jill is 6 years older than Fernando. In two years, she will be twice as old as Fernando. How old is Jill now?
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the difference is 6 years.
--> in 2 years 6 & 12
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The hard way:
J = F + 6
J+2 = 2*(F+8) = 2F + 16
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Sub for J
F+6+2 = 2F + 16
F+8 = 2F + 16
F = 8
J = 14

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