SOLUTION: Jan is as old now as Gary was 15 years ago. Six years from now, Gary will be twice as old as Jan will be then. How old is Gary now?

Question 664621: Jan is as old now as Gary was 15 years ago. Six years from now, Gary will be twice as old as Jan will be then. How old is Gary now?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Jan is as old now as Gary was 15 years ago. Six years from now, Gary will be twice as old as Jan will be then. How old is Gary now?
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Equations:
j = g-15
(g+6) = 2(j+6)
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Substitute for "j" and solve for "g":
g+6 = 2(g-15+6)
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g+6 = 2g - 2*9
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g+6 = 2g-18
g = 24 (Gary's age now)
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Solve for "j":
j = g-15
j = 24-15 = 9 (Jan's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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