SOLUTION: Jim is 7 years older than Myra. Next year he will be twice as old as Myra will be. How old is Jim now.
Please help me solve i tried but couldnt do it.
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Question 910432: Jim is 7 years older than Myra. Next year he will be twice as old as Myra will be. How old is Jim now.
Please help me solve i tried but couldnt do it. Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! x Myra's age
In one year
Jim ....will be
(x+7) + 1 = 2(x+1)
x + 8 = 2x+ 2
6 = x, Myra's age. Jim is 13
And checking...1 year from now
14 = 2(7)
