document.write( "Question 1033318: Andy is twice as old as Kate. In 6 years, their ages will total 60. How old is Andy now? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #647885 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Andy is twice as old as Kate. In 6 years, their ages will total 60. \n" ); document.write( " How old is Andy now? \n" ); document.write( "----------- \n" ); document.write( "A = 2K \n" ); document.write( "A+6 + K+6 = 60 \n" ); document.write( "-------- \n" ); document.write( "Substitute for \"A\" and solvee for \"K\": \n" ); document.write( "2K+6 + K+6 = 60 \n" ); document.write( "3K + 12 = 60 \n" ); document.write( "3k = 48 \n" ); document.write( "K = 16 yrs (Kate's age now) \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "A = 2K = 2*16 = 32 yrs (Andy's age now) \n" ); document.write( "------------ \n" ); document.write( "Cheers \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "----------- \n" ); document.write( " |