SOLUTION: Jack is 12 years older than Brian. Two years from now, Jack will be twice as old as Brian. How old is Brian today?

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Question 1054585: Jack is 12 years older than Brian. Two years from now, Jack will be twice as old as Brian.

How old is Brian today?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x represent Brian's age now. Jack (x+12)
2 years from now...
(x+12) + 2 = 2(x + 2)
x + 14 = 2x + 4
10 = x, Brian's age now. Jack 22 10%2B12
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Checking
2 years from now...
24 = 2(12) CHECKS!