SOLUTION: Jennifer is twice as old as Ramon. The sum of their ages 7 years ago was 13. How old are they now?

Question 266447: Jennifer is twice as old as Ramon. The sum of their ages 7 years ago was 13. How old are they now?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Jennifer is twice as old as Ramon. The sum of their ages 7 years ago was 13. How old are they now?
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Equations:
J = 2R
(J-7)+(R-7) = 13
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Substitute for "J" and solve for "R":
2R-7 + R-7 = 13
3R - 14 = 13
3R = 27
R = 9 (Ramon's age now)
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J = 2R = 18 (Jennifer's age now)
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Stan H.

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