SOLUTION: Kevin is 15 years older than Jessica. Kevin and Jessica first met two years ago. Eighteen years ago, Kevin was 4 times as old as Jessica.

Question 926051: Kevin is 15 years older than Jessica. Kevin and Jessica first met two years ago. Eighteen years ago, Kevin was 4 times as old as Jessica.

Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = kevin age now
y = jessica age now
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x = y + 15
x - 18 = 4(y - 18)
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x = y + 15
x - 18 = 4y - 72
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x = y + 15
x - 4y = -54
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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x - y = 15
x - 4y = -54
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x = kevin age now = 38
y = jessica age now = 23
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