Question 1033069: Ashley is 10 years older than Brandon. In seven years, Ashley will be twice as old as Brandon. How old are they? Found 2 solutions by stanbon, addingup:Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Ashley is 10 years older than Brandon. In seven years, Ashley will be twice as old as Brandon. How old are they?
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A = B + 10
A+7 = 2(B+7)
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Substitute for "A" and solve for "B"::
B+10 + 7 = 2B + 14
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B = 17-14 = 3 (Brandon's age now)
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A = B + 10 = 13 (Ashley's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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You can put this solution on YOUR website! A = B+10
A+7 = 2(B+7)
B+10+7 = 2(
B+17 = 2B+14
B+3 = 2B
3 = B
Brandon is 3 and Ashley is 3+10 = 13.
In 7 years Ashley will be 13+7=20
and Brandon: 3+7 = 10. So Ashley is 2x10 = 20 just like the problem says.
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