document.write( "Question 1049540: Andy is twice as old as Kate. In six years their ages will total 60. How old are they now? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #665092 by ewatrrr(24785) You can put this solution on YOUR website! Andy is twice as old as Kate \n" ); document.write( "Let x be Kate's age NOW. Andy 2x \n" ); document.write( "In 6 years... \n" ); document.write( "(x+ 6) + (2x+6) = 60 \n" ); document.write( "3x = 48 \n" ); document.write( "x = 16, Kate's age NOW. Andy 32 \n" ); document.write( "AND checking our Answers. \n" ); document.write( "In 6 years... \n" ); document.write( "22 + 38 = 60 CHECKS! \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |