SOLUTION: jay's father is twice as old as jay. in 20 years jay will be two thirds as old as his father. how old is each now?

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Question 920333: jay's father is twice as old as jay. in 20 years jay will be two thirds as old as his father. how old is each now?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x Jay's age now. Father 2x
In 20years...
Jay = (2/3)Father
x+20 = (2/3)(2x + 20)
x+20 = 4x/3 + 40/3
3x + 60 = 4x + 40
20 = x, Jay's age now. Father is 40 2%2A20
And...checking...20 years from now...
40 = (2/3)60