SOLUTION: James is 5 times as old as Mike. In 9 years James will only be twice as old as Mike is then. How old is eache now? My answer keeps coming out wrong, help please.!?

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Question 916704: James is 5 times as old as Mike. In 9 years James will only be twice as old as Mike is then. How old is eache now?
My answer keeps coming out wrong, help please.!?
Answer by lwsshak3(11628) About Me  (Show Source):
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James is 5 times as old as Mike. In 9 years James will only be twice as old as Mike is then. How old is eache now?
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let x=mike's age
5x=james' age
..
In 9 yrs:
x+9=mike's age
5x+9=james' age
james is twice as old as mike
5x+9=2(x+9)
5x+9=2x+18
3x=9
x=3
5x=15
..
now:
mike's age=3
james' age=15