SOLUTION: If Jay is 12 years old and Tom is 4 years old. How many years will it be before Tom is 1/2 of Jay's age?

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Question 353836: If Jay is 12 years old and Tom is 4 years old. How many years will it be before Tom is 1/2 of Jay's age?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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If Jay is 12 years old and Tom is 4 years old. How many years will it be before Tom is 1/2 of Jay's age?
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J = 3T
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Solve: (4+x) = (1/2)(12+x)
8+2x = 12+x
x = 4
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In 4 yrs Tom will be 8
In 4 yrs Jay will be 16
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Cheers,
Stan H.