SOLUTION: If you triple Jen's age and subtract 16, the result will be the same as when you double her age and add 8 How old it Jen?

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Question 1037637: If you triple Jen's age and subtract 16, the result will be the same as when you double her age and add 8
How old it Jen?
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, Vixiachase:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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If you triple Jen's age and subtract 16, the result will be the same as when you double her age and add 8
How old it Jen?
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3j-16 = 2j+8
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j = 24 yrs
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by Vixiachase(22) About Me  (Show Source):