SOLUTION: Jane is twice as old as Jim. If Jim is k years old now how old will Jane be be in three years? Give an algebraic expression for Jane's age.

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Question 770598: Jane is twice as old as Jim. If Jim is k years old now how old will Jane be be in three years? Give an algebraic expression for Jane's age.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Jane is twice as old as Jim.
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If Jim is k years old now how old will Jane be in three years? Give an algebraic expression for Jane's age.
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If Jim is k yrs old, Jane is 2k yrs old
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In 3 years Jane will be 2k+3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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