document.write( "Question 411552: Mark is 8 years younger than Jerry. In 10 yrs,he will be 10 yrs more than 1/2 as old as Jerry. Find their PRESENT ages. \n" ); document.write( "

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document.write( "Mark is 8 years younger than Jerry
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document.write( "Let x and (x-8) represent Jerry and Mark's ages respectively
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document.write( "Question states*** In 10yrs...
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document.write( " (x-8) + 10 = 1/2(x+10)+10
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document.write( "Solving for x
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document.write( " (x-8) + 10 = 1/2*x + 5 +10
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document.write( "   x/2 = 13
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document.write( "   x = 26yr, Mark's age NOW.  'Jerry' is now 18yr.  (26-8)\r
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document.write( "CHECKING our Answer***
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document.write( "      28 = 1/2(36) + 10 = 18 + 10 \n" );
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