SOLUTION: [ James is 6 years older than his sister Gessi. Two years ago, James was twice as old as Gessi. how old is James? ]

Question 817496: [ James is 6 years older than his sister Gessi. Two years ago, James was twice as old as Gessi. how old is James? ]
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
j = g + 6
j - 2 = 2(g - 2)
j - 2 = 2g - 4
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j - 2 = 2g - 4
g + 6 - 2 = 2g - 4
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g = 8
j = 14
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