SOLUTION: Jim's uncle is four times as old as his nephew Jim. In 10 years Jim's uncle's age will be 20 years more than twice Jim's age. How old is Jim's uncle right now?
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Question 1036992: Jim's uncle is four times as old as his nephew Jim. In 10 years Jim's uncle's age will be 20 years more than twice Jim's age. How old is Jim's uncle right now? Found 2 solutions by addingup, Vixiachase:Answer by addingup(3677) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! U = 4J We'll use this value for U next:
U+10 = 2(J+10)+20
4J+10 = 2J+20+20
4J+10 = 2J+40 subtract 2J and 10 on both sides
2J = 30
J = 15
Jim is 15 and his uncle 4*15 = 60
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In 10 years
U+10 = 2(J+10)+20
60+10 = 2(15+10)+20
70 = 30+20+20 = 70 Correct
