SOLUTION: Abigail is 6 years older than Jonathan. Six years ago she was twice as old as him. How old is each now?

Question 930199: Abigail is 6 years older than Jonathan. Six years ago she was twice as old as him. How old is each now?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = Abigail age now
y = Jonathan age now
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x = y + 6
x - 6 = 2(y - 6)
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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x - y = 6
x - 6 = 2y - 12
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x - y = 6
x - 2y = -6
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solution:
x = Abigail age now = 18
y = Jonathan age now = 12
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