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Question 1121291: Richie is now six times as old as Julie.in twelve years time Richie will be two times as old as Julie.How old is Richie and Julie?
Found 3 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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system%28r=6j%2Cr%2B12=2%28j%2B12%29%29
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6j%2B12=2%28j%2B12%29
6j%2B12=2j%2B24
4j=12
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highlight%28j=3%29----Julie
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highlight%28r=18%29----Richie

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
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Richie is now six times as old as Julie.in twelve years time Richie will be two times as old as Julie.How old is Richie and Julie?
To the person who posted this question: Richie and Julie are NOT 54 and 9. These ages are far from their correct ages. 
IGNORE the RUBBISH the other person gave you, and NEVER, NEVER use any answer he provides, EVER.

Answer by ikleyn(52798) About Me  (Show Source):
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The correct solution is below:

R = 6*J
R+12 = 2*(J+12)


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6J + 12 = 2*J + 24

4J = 24 - 12 = 12


J = 3   ====>  R = 6*3 = 18.


Answer.  Richie is 18 yeras old.  Julie is  3 years old.

Solved.

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