SOLUTION: Harry is 10 years older than Gerry. In 6 years, Harry will be twice as old as Gerry will be then. Find their present ages.
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Question 926857: Harry is 10 years older than Gerry. In 6 years, Harry will be twice as old as Gerry will be then. Find their present ages.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x Gerry's age now. Harry
(x+10) + 6 = 2(x+6)
4 = x, Gerry's age now. Harry is 14
And checking...6 years from now
20 = 2(10)
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