Question 710892
Anne is twice the age of Jim. In six years, their ages will total 60. How old is each now? 
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Equations:
a = 2j
(a+6) + (2j+6) = 60
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Substitute for "a" and solve for "j":
(2j+6) + 2j+6 = 60
4j + 12 = 60
4j = 48
jim = 4 yrs (jim's age now)
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Solve for "a":
a = 2j
a = 8 yrs (anne's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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