SOLUTION: Alex is twice as old as Peter. In 6 years Peter will be three-fourth's Alex's age. How old are they now. Need to solve algebracically.

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Question 705585: Alex is twice as old as Peter. In 6 years Peter will be three-fourth's Alex's age. How old are they now. Need to solve algebracically.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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Peter's age, p. Alex's age is a.
NOW: a=2p
IN 6 YEARS: p+6=(3/4)(a+6)