Asked by Ejay
Six years ago, DJ’s mother was 8 less than twice the age of DJ then. Four years from now, twice her age will be four more than thrice his age. How old is DJ now?
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Answered by
Reiny
six years ago:
DJ's age ---- x
his mom --- 2x - 8
Now:
DJ ---- x+6
his mom ----2x-8 + 6 = 2x - 2
4 years from now:
DJ --- x+6 + 4 = x+10
his mom --- 2x-2 + 4 = 2x + 2
2(2x+2) = 3(x+10) + 4
solve for x, then sub into x+6
DJ's age ---- x
his mom --- 2x - 8
Now:
DJ ---- x+6
his mom ----2x-8 + 6 = 2x - 2
4 years from now:
DJ --- x+6 + 4 = x+10
his mom --- 2x-2 + 4 = 2x + 2
2(2x+2) = 3(x+10) + 4
solve for x, then sub into x+6
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