SOLUTION: Jasmine is three rimes as old as Jasper. In 12 years, Jasmine will be twice as old as Jasper. Find the present age of Jasper?

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Question 558859: Jasmine is three rimes as old as Jasper. In 12 years, Jasmine will be twice as old as Jasper. Find the present age of Jasper?
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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Jasper age =x
Jasmine age = 3x
their ages after 12 years
jasper = x+12
Jasmine = 3x+12
3x+12 =2(x+12)
3x+12=2x+24
3x-2x=24-12
x=12 jasper's age