SOLUTION: Mary is fourteen years older than John, and next year she will be twice as old as John. How old is Mary now?

Question 483064: Mary is fourteen years older than John, and next year she will be twice as old as John. How old is Mary now?
Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Mary is fourteen years older than John, and next year she will be twice as old as John. How old is Mary now?
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let x= Mary's present age
x-14 = John's present age
next year:
Mary will be x+1 years of age
John will be (x-14)+1 years of age
(x+1)/(x-14)+1=2
x+1=2x-28+2
x+1=2x-26
x=27
ans:
Mary is 27 years of age now.
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