Question 1195196
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George is 20 years younger than Jane. 2 years ago, Jane's age was 2 times George's age. 
How old is George now?
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Let x be the George's age.

Then Jane's age is (x+20) years.


2 years ago

    (x+20)-2 = 2*(x-2).


Simplify and find x

    x + 18 = 2x - 4

    18 + 4 = 2x - x

      22   =    x.


<U>ANSWER</U>.  George is 22 years old.  Jane is 22+20 = 42 years old.
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