Question 466744
three years ago, jeffrey was twice as old as michael is now.
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Equations:
j-3 = 2(m-3)
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In nine years, jeffrey will be four times as old as michael is now.
j+9 = 4m
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Rearrange the equations:
j= 4m-9
j = 2m-3
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Solve using substitution:
4m-9 = 2m -3
2m = 6
m = 3 (michael's age now)
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Solve for "j":
j = 2m-3
j = 2*3-3
j = 3
what are jeffrey"s and michael's current ages?
They are both 3 yrs old.
Cheers,
Stan H.