document.write( "Question 721610: Gellie is twice as old as Harry. If 4 years is added to Gellie's age and 2 is subtracted from Harry's age, Gellie will be three times as old as Harry. Find their present ages. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #442455 by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Gellie is twice as old as Harry. \n" ); document.write( "g = 2h \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( " If 4 years is added to Gellie's age and 2 is subtracted from Harry's age, Gellie will be three times as old as Harry. \n" ); document.write( "g + 4 = 3(h-2) \n" ); document.write( "g + 4 = 3h - 6 \n" ); document.write( "g = 3h - 6 - 4 \n" ); document.write( "g = 3h - 10 \n" ); document.write( "replace g with 2h, find h, you should be able to do this now\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " Find their present ages \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |