SOLUTION: three years ago, joe's age was 1 year more than twice jill's. six years from now, his will be 10 years more than half her age. how old is joe?

Question 834377: three years ago, joe's age was 1 year more than twice jill's. six years from now, his will be 10 years more than half her age. how old is joe?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Joe's age now
Let = Jill's age now
= Joe's age 3 yrs ago
= Jill's age 3 yrs ago
= Joe's age in 6 yrs
= Jill's age in 6 yrs
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(1)
(2)
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(1)
(1)
(1)
and
(2)
(2)
Multiply both sides of (1) by
and add (1) and (2)
(2)
(1)

and
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
Joe is 10 now
check:
Six yrs from now, Joe will be 16
Jill will be 12
Half her age is 6
Joe will be 1/2 of 6 + 10 = 16
OK

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