SOLUTION: Jane is Billy's sister. Jane is 2 years older than 2 times Billy's age. If Billy is 5 years old, then how old is Jane?

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Question 1056763: Jane is Billy's sister. Jane is 2 years older than 2 times Billy's age.
If Billy is 5 years old, then how old is Jane?


Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Jane is Billy's sister. Jane is 2 years older than 2 times Billy's age.
If Billy is 5 years old, then how old is Jane?
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J = 2B + 2
B = 5
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J = 2*5+2 = 12 yrs
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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