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Michael is twice as old as Jane. Four years from now, Michael will be six times as old as Jane was eight years ago. Find their present ages.

Solution

M i c ha e l i s tw i ce a s o l d a s J an e . F o u r ye a rs f ro m n o w, M i c ha e l w i ll b e s i x t im es a s o l d a s J an e w a s e i g h t ye a rs a g o . F in d t h e i r p rese n t a g es .

Solution

Jane^{'} s age is : 13

Michael^{'} s age is : 26

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

2 x + 4 = 6 (x - 8)

Solve for

x, 2 x + 4 = 6 (x - 8) : x = 13

Find age

Jane^{'} s age is : 13

Michael^{'} s age is : 26

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