Question 1150261: Suppose that Bob is four years older than Alice. In two years, Bob will be twice Alice’s
age. How old are Bob and Alice? Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, Alan3354:Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let = Alice's age now = Bob's age now
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Alice is 2
Bob is 6
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You can put this solution on YOUR website! Suppose that Bob is four years older than Alice. In two years, Bob will be twice Alice’s age. How old are Bob and Alice?
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In two years, Bob will be twice Alice’s age.
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No, he won't.
He will be twice as old as Alice, or his age will be twice Alice's age.
It's English.
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4 years difference and 2x --> 4 & 8.
Is that not obvious?
