SOLUTION: Jim is 6 more than twice Ernie's age. If Jim is 56 how old is Ernie?
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Question 549369: Jim is 6 more than twice Ernie's age. If Jim is 56 how old is Ernie?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Jim is 6 more than twice Ernie's age. If Jim is 56 how old is Ernie?
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Equations:
j = 2e+6
j = 56
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Substitute for "j" and solve for "e":
56 = 2e + 6
2e = 50
Ernie = 25 yrs old
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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