SOLUTION: Winston is 8 years older than Xavier. In 2 years, Winston will be twice as old as Xavier. How old is each one now?

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Question 925413: Winston is 8 years older than Xavier. In 2 years, Winston will be twice as old as Xavier. How old is each one now?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x Xavier's age. Winston (x+8)
In 2 years...
(x+8) + 2 = 2(x+2)
x + 10 = 2x + 4
6 = x, Xavier's age. Winston is 14 6%2B8
and checking..in 2 years...
16 = 2(8)