SOLUTION: Jennifer is twice as old as Ramon. The sum of their ages 7 years ago was 13. how old are they now?

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Question 456377: Jennifer is twice as old as Ramon. The sum of their ages 7 years ago was 13. how old are they now?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
j=2r
j+r-14=13
j+r=27
2r+r=27
r=9
j=18
check
9-7+18-7=13
2+11=13
ok