SOLUTION: Ken’s uncle Jake is fifty two years old. Ken is sixteen. How old will uncle Jake be when he is twice as old as Ken?

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Question 1158041: Ken’s uncle Jake is fifty two years old. Ken is sixteen. How old will uncle Jake be when he is twice as old as Ken?




Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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How old will uncle Jake be when he is twice as old as Ken?
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Ages 52 and 16 now;
52%2Bx=2%2816%2Bx%29
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x is how many years until Jake is two times Ken's age.