SOLUTION: jay's father is twice as old as jay. in 20 years jay will be two thirds as old as his father. how old is each now?
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Question 920333: jay's father is twice as old as jay. in 20 years jay will be two thirds as old as his father. how old is each now?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x Jay's age now. Father 2x
In 20years...
Jay = (2/3)Father
x+20 = (2/3)(2x + 20)
x+20 = 4x/3 + 40/3
3x + 60 = 4x + 40
20 = x, Jay's age now. Father is 40
And...checking...20 years from now...
40 = (2/3)60
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