SOLUTION: If Gary is 6 years old today, and in ten years he will be twice as old as Bob is today, how old are they now?

Question 932073: If Gary is 6 years old today, and in ten years he will be twice as old as Bob is today, how old are they now?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = gary age = 6
y = bob age
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x + 10 = 2y
6 + 10 = 2y
2y = 16
y = 8
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answer:
x = gary age = 6
y = bob age = 8
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