Question 154972
Julie is 4 times older than Aaron. In 10 years Julie will be twice as old as Aaron. How old are Julie and Aaron?
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Now DATA:
Let Aaron be x yrs old.
Then Julie is 4x yrs old
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10 years from now DATA:
Aaron will be x+10 yrs old.
Julie will be 4x+10 yrs old.
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EQUATION:
Julie = twice Aaron's age.
4x+10 = 2(x+10)
4x + 10 = 2x + 20
2x = 10
x = 5 (Aaron's age NOW)
4x = 20 (Julie's age NOW)
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Cheers,
Stan H.