SOLUTION: Jamy's age is one fifth of his grandfather's age how old is his grandfather if jamy is 14 years old

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Question 861810: Jamy's age is one fifth of his grandfather's age how old is his grandfather if jamy is 14 years old

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi
Let x represent grandfather's age
%281%2F5%29x+=+14
x = 70 years old