SOLUTION: bob is 8 years older than jane.In 6 YEARS TIME bob will be twice as old as jane.How old is bob?

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Question 873286: bob is 8 years older than jane.In 6 YEARS TIME bob will be twice as old as jane.How old is bob?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
(j+8) + 6 = 2(j + 6)
j +14 = 2j + 12 |Solving for j
2 = j, Jane's age. Bob is 10
CHECKING our answer*** 6 years for NOW
16 = 2•8
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