Question 433478: Four years ago jane was twice the age of james. In four years from now james will be 3/4 the age of jane. How old is jane now? Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let = Jane's age now
Let = Jame's age now
given:
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Multiply both sides of (1) by
and subtract (1) from (2)
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(1)
and
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12 is Jane's age now
8 is Jame's age now
check answer
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(1)
(1)
OK
(2)
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OK
