SOLUTION: Jamie is 3 times as old as her sister, Penny. In 2 years, Jamie will be twice as old as Penny. How old are Jamie and Penny now?

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Question 1076995: Jamie is 3 times as old as her sister, Penny. In 2 years, Jamie will be twice as old as Penny. How old are Jamie and Penny now?
Answer by rapture(86) About Me  (Show Source):
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Here is the set up:

Jaime's age now = 3x


Penny's age now = x


3x + 2 = 2(x + 2)


Solve for x. The value of x is Penny's age now.


After solving for x, plug the x values into 3x to find Jaime's age now.


You finish.