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The sum of the ages of Juwan and Riley is 66 years. 6 years ago, Juwan's age was 2 times Riley's age. How old is Juwan now?

Solution

T h e s u m o f t h e a g es o f J u w an an d R i l ey i s 66 ye a rs . 6 ye a rs a g o, J u w a n^{'} s a g e w a s 2 t im es R i l e y^{'} s a g e . Ho w o l d i s J u w an n o w ?

Solution

Juwan^{'} s age is : 42

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x - 6 = 2 (66 - x - 6)

Solve for

x, x - 6 = 2 (66 - x - 6) : x = 42

Juwan^{'} s age is : 42

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