Asked by Maleka
Joan is 15 years older than her brother Bill.Eight years from now,Joan will be twice as old as Bill.How old is each at this time?
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PsyDAG
J = B + 15
J + 8 = 2(B+8)
Substitute B+15 for J in the second equation and solve for B. Insert that value into the first equation to solve for J. Check by putting both values into the second equation.
J + 8 = 2(B+8)
Substitute B+15 for J in the second equation and solve for B. Insert that value into the first equation to solve for J. Check by putting both values into the second equation.
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