Jack's brother is 14 years older than him. In six years 'time, Jack's brother will be twice as old as him. How old is Jack now?

Mathematics

2 answers:

Sedaia [141]3 years ago

6 0

Answer: 23

Step-by-step explanation:

zhuklara [117]3 years ago

3 0

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Jacks age: x-14

Jack's brothers age: x

In 6 years time:

Jack's age: x-8

Jack's brother's age: x + 6

Given that:

x+6 = 2(x-8)

Simplify:

x+6 = 2x-16

x+22 = 2x

2x = x+22

x = 22

we mentioned earlier that Jack's brother's age was x. but Jack's age was x-14.

So, Jack's age: 22-14 = 8

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