Question

Eric is twice as old as Jared. the sum of their ages 10 years ago was 19years what is Jared age now.Give me the answer

Answer 1

Now:
Jared --- x
Eric ---- 2x

10 years ago:
Jared --- x - 10
Eric -----2x-10

x-10 + 2x-10 = 19
solve for x

Answer 2

13