SOLUTION: Jay is four years older than may. May is twice as old as Kay. How old is jay if kay is x years old

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Question 1143164: Jay is four years older than may. May is twice as old as Kay. How old is jay if kay is x years old
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Kay is x

May is 2x                          ("May is twice as old as Kay.")

Jay is (May's age + 4) = 2x + 4    ("Jay is four years older than May.")