SOLUTION: Micheal is 4 as old as Jackie. In 4 years, he will be twice as old as she will be then. How old is each now? Can you please give and example if how to show the work because I am

Question 651003: Micheal is 4 as old as Jackie. In 4 years, he will be twice as old as she will be then. How old is each now?
Can you please give and example if how to show the work because I am lost
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Is the 1st sentence "Michael is 4 TIMES as old as Jackie." ?
If so,
Let = Michael's age now
Let = Jackie's age now
= Michael's age in 4 years
= Jackie's age in 4 years
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given:
(1)
(2)
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These are 2 equations with 2 unknowns
so it's solvable
(2)
Substitute (1) into (2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
and, since
(1)
(1)
(1)
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Michael is 8 and Jackie is 2
check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK
(1)
(1)
(1)
OK

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