SOLUTION: Tom is twice as old as Jack,Meagan is 3 years younger than Tom, jennifer is 12 years old Jack is 2/3 jennifers age.How many years younger is jennifer than meagan?

Question 452636: Tom is twice as old as Jack,Meagan is 3 years younger than Tom, jennifer is 12 years old Jack is 2/3 jennifers age.How many years younger is jennifer than meagan?

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Tom is twice as old as Jack,Meagan is 3 years younger than Tom, jennifer is 12 years old Jack is 2/3 jennifers age.How many years younger is jennifer than meagan?
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Equations:
t = 2j
m = t-3
jen = 12
j = (2/3)12 = 8
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Tom = 2j = 2*8 = 16 yrs old
Meagan = t-3 = 13 yrs old
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How many years younger is jennifer than meagan?
Meagan - Jennifer = 13-12 = 1 yr younger
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Stan H.
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