SOLUTION: jake studied y hours for a big test. Julie studied twice as long.

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Question 1065167: jake studied y hours for a big test. Julie studied twice as long.
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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I'm not sure what the question is.
Let K = Jake
Let J = Julie
1J = 2K (twice as long)
So, if Jake(K) studied for 4 hours, then Julie(J) studied for 2*4 hours.
If K studied for 6 hours, then J studied for 2*6 hours.