SOLUTION: Jasmine is three rimes as old as Jasper. In 12 years, Jasmine will be twice as old as Jasper. Find the present age of Jasper?
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Question 558859: Jasmine is three rimes as old as Jasper. In 12 years, Jasmine will be twice as old as Jasper. Find the present age of Jasper?
Answer by mananth(16946) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Jasper age =x
Jasmine age = 3x
their ages after 12 years
jasper = x+12
Jasmine = 3x+12
3x+12 =2(x+12)
3x+12=2x+24
3x-2x=24-12
x=12 jasper's age
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