SOLUTION: Lucy's age is a. Jacob is 8 years older than Lucy. Half of Jane's age is the same age as Jacob's age. How old is Jane?

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Question 1177679: Lucy's age is a.
Jacob is 8 years older than Lucy.
Half of Jane's age is the same age as Jacob's age.
How old is Jane?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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Lucy            a
Jacob          a+8
Jane          2a+16