SOLUTION: Jim is four times as old as bob. In six years he will be six more than twice his age. How old are they now? I need help putting this in an equation. If you can please help me

Question 271982: Jim is four times as old as bob. In six years he will be six more than twice his age. How old are they now?
I need help putting this in an equation. If you can please help me I would appreciate it
Thank you
Answer by palanisamy(496) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the age of Bob = x
Then the age of Jim = 4x
Also, In six years Jim will be six more than twice Bob's age.
4x+6 = 2(x+6)+6
4x+6=2x+12+6
4x-2x=12
2x=12
x=6
So, the age of Bob = 6
the age of Jim = 4x = 24

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