SOLUTION: Four years ago, Jaybee is three times the age of his daughter Juliana. In ten years, he will be twice her age. How old are they now?

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Question 637015: Four years ago, Jaybee is three times the age of his daughter Juliana. In ten years, he will be twice her age. How old are they now?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
Four years ago, Jaybee's age is three times the age of his daughter Juliana's age
Question states***In ten years... he will be twice her age
y + 14 = 2(x + 14) |
3x + 14 = 2x+ 28
x = 14, Juliana's age 4 years ago. Father was 42 then
NOW: Juliana is 18. Father Jaybee is 46
and...10 year from now...


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