SOLUTION: Andy is twice as old as kate. In years, their ages will total 60. how old is each now?

SOLUTION: Andy is twice as old as kate. In years, their ages will total 60. how old is each now?

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Question 388137: Andy is twice as old as kate. In years, their ages will total 60. how old is each now?

Answer by avani(25) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
LET ANDY AGE =2X and kATE AGE = X
IN YEARS, THE ADDITION OF THEIR AGE =60
SO,
2X+X=60
3X=60
X=60/3=20
THUS KATE IS 20 YEARS OLD AND ANDY IS 2(20)=40YEARS OLD
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