Question 390056
mark is three times as old as jane is now.
m = 3j
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in three years, mark will be twice as old as jane is then.
(m+3) = 2(j+3)
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how old are they now
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Substitute for "m" and solve for "j":
3j+3 = 2j+6
j = 3 (Jane's age now)
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Since m=3j, m = 9 (Mark's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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