document.write( "Question 1025581: Kari is 6 years older than Adam. In 9 years, 1/2 of Adams age will equal 1/3 Kari's age. What are the ages of Adam and Kari in 2 years? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #640850 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Kari is 6 years older than Adam. In 9 years, 1/2 of Adams age will equal 1/3 Kari's age. What are the ages of Adam and Kari in 2 years? \n" ); document.write( "----- \n" ); document.write( "K = A+6 \n" ); document.write( "(1/2)A = (1/3)K \n" ); document.write( "---------- \n" ); document.write( "Substitute for \"K\" and solve for \"A\":: \n" ); document.write( "A/2 = (A+6)/3 \n" ); document.write( "-------- \n" ); document.write( "3A = 2A+12 \n" ); document.write( "Adams's age = 12 yrs \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "Kari's age = A+6 = 18 yrs \n" ); document.write( "----------------- \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "----------------------- \n" ); document.write( " |