SOLUTION: Nine years ago, Kimo was twice as old as Jennifer was then. In four years, Jennifer will be the same age that Kimo is now. How old is each of them now?
I have tried
2(x-9)=y
y
Question 223310: Nine years ago, Kimo was twice as old as Jennifer was then. In four years, Jennifer will be the same age that Kimo is now. How old is each of them now?
I have tried
2(x-9)=y
y+4=x
but i can't get it to work work.
thanks for the help Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! "Nine years ago, Kimo was twice as old as Jennifer was then" ___ K - 9 = 2(J - 9) ___ K = 2J - 9
"In four years, Jennifer will be the same age that Kimo is now" ___ J + 4 = K
