Question 698964: jane is x years old today. Her brother Kenny is 4 years older. In seven years , their ages will be 24. What's Jane's age today Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! jane is x years old today. Her brother Kenny is 4 years older. In seven years , their ages will be 24. What's Jane's age today
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Equation:
(Jane+7) + (Kenny+4 + 7) = 24
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x+7 + x+4+7 = 24
2x + 18 = 24
2x = 6
x = 3 (Jane's age now)
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Stan H.
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