SOLUTION: jeff is 10 years old and his brother is 2 years old in how many years will jeff be twice as old his brother?

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Question 1006086: jeff is 10 years old and his brother is 2 years old in how many years will jeff be twice as old his brother?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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            Now       In x More Years

Jeff         10        10+x

Brother       2        2+x

10%2Bx=2%282%2Bx%29