SOLUTION: Five years ago, Chuck was twice as old as Jeanne will be 6 years from now. He is now one year older than 4 times her age. How old was Chuck 5 years ago? How old will Jeanne be 6 ye

Question 996042: Five years ago, Chuck was twice as old as Jeanne will be 6 years from now. He is now one year older than 4 times her age. How old was Chuck 5 years ago? How old will Jeanne be 6 years from now?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Five years ago, Chuck was twice as old as Jeanne will be 6 years from now. He is now one year older than 4 times her age. How old was Chuck 5 years ago? How old will Jeanne be 6 years from now?
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Equation(s):
c-5 = 2(j+6)
c = 4j+1
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Substitute for "c" and solve for "j"::
4j+1-5 = 2j+12
2j = 16
j = 8 (Jeanne's age now)
Solve for "c":
c = 4j+1
c = 4*8+1 = 33 yrs (Chuck's age now)
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How old was Chuck 5 years ago?
Ans: 33-5 = 28 yrs
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How old will Jeanne be 6 years from now?
Ans: 8+6 = 14 yrs
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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