SOLUTION: 3 years ago jane was one-half as old as she will be 2 years from now. what is janes age
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Question 891215: 3 years ago jane was one-half as old as she will be 2 years from now. what is janes age
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
j-3=1/2(j+2)
j-3=j/2+1
j/2=4
j=8
check
8-3=1/2(8+2)
5=1/2(10)
5=5
ok
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