SOLUTION: wilma is thirteen years older than beverly. in nine years wilma will be twice as old as beverly. how old is beverly? i really appreciate your help. thank you -nicole

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Question 246520: wilma is thirteen years older than beverly. in nine years wilma will be twice as old as beverly. how old is beverly?
i really appreciate your help. thank you
-nicole
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
w=13+b
w+9=2*(b+9)
13+b+9=2*(b+9)
22+b=2*(b+9)
22+b=2b+18
solve for b (beverly's age) then put answer in w=13+b to get Wilma's age.