SOLUTION: in 16 years time jim will be three times his current age. how old will jim be in 4 years time?

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Age -> SOLUTION: in 16 years time jim will be three times his current age. how old will jim be in 4 years time?       Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 774244: in 16 years time jim will be three times his current age. how old will jim be in 4 years time?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
in 16 years time jim will be three times his current age
J + 16 = 3J
2J = 16
J = 8
Currently Jim is 8 years old.
In 4 years he will be 12 years old.
Hope this helps.
:-)