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Question 1150300: Law is six times as old as Jack. In twelve years time, law will be two times as old as Jack. How old are they now
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Law is six times as old as Jack.

So let Jack's age be x; then Law's age is 6x.

In twelve years time,...

In twelve years time, their ages will be x+12 and 6x+12

... Law will be two times as old as Jack.

Translation: Law's age twelve years from now will be two times Jack's age twelve years from now:

6x%2B12+=+2%28x%2B12%29

Solve using basic algebra....

Then check your work by making sure your answer satisfies the given conditions.