SOLUTION: Jessica is 2 times as old as Michael. Fourteen years ago, Jessica was 9 times as old as Michael. How old is Jessica now?

Question 821632: Jessica is 2 times as old as Michael. Fourteen years ago, Jessica was 9 times as old as Michael.
How old is Jessica now?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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x = 2y
x - 2y = 0
x - 14 = 9(y - 14)
x - 14 = 9y - 126
x - 9y = -112
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x - 2y = 0
x - 9y = -112
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x= jessica = 32
y= michael = 16
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