Question 1114041
 Paul is 8 years older then julie.
p = j + 8
 Julie is half as old as Paul.
j ={{{1/2}}}p
 Write an equation you you can use to model the problem.
replace p with j+8) in the above equation
j = {{{1/2}}}(j+8)
to solve
multiply both sides by 2
2j = j + 8
2j - j = 8
j = 8 yrs is Julie's age
YOu can find Paul's age