Hi,

Let x represent Kate's age   ⇒   is Jason's age

Question States*** In 2 years, Jason will be twice as old as Kate is then

6x + 2 = 2(x+2)

6x + 2 = 2x + 4

   4x = 2

        x = 1/2 years old, Kate's age.  Jason is 3  

CHECKING our answer*** In 2 years, Jason will be twice as old as Kate is then

Kate:  

  

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