SOLUTION: Josie is 10 times as old as her sister Julia. In 16 years Josie will be twice as old as Julia. Find their present age.
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Question 397703: Josie is 10 times as old as her sister Julia. In 16 years Josie will be twice as old as Julia. Find their present age.
Answer by robertb(5830) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
josie = 10x
julia = x
10x + 16 = 2(x + 16)
==> 10x + 16 = 2x + 32
==> 8x = 16
==> x = 2, the age of julia, and
10x = 20, the age of josie.
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