Question

Nick is now seven times as old as Harry. In 6 years, Nick will be five times as old as Harry. How old will Harry be in 6 years?
12
16
18

Answer 1

18

Answer 2

Let Nick's present age be 'x', and Harry's be 'y'
so, since 'x' is seven times that of 'y',
x=7y ....{i}

After 6 years, Nick's age = x+6 = 7y+6 ...{from 'i'}
Harry's age after 6 years = y + 6
now, it's been stated that after 6 years, Nick shall be 5 times as old as Harry.
So,
(7y+6) = 5(y+6)

Solve this^!

Answer 3

really!!

Answer 4

Yes!!!

Answer 5

combine like terms first?

Answer 6

Distribute 5 first

Answer 7

yes yes!

Answer 8

and distribute '5' first, as Monsieur Basallote says!

Answer 9

Combine second

Answer 10

ok

Answer 11

multiply 5 by 6 to right

Answer 12

7y+6=5y+30
2y =24
y=12

Answer 13

yes multiply 5 by 6 to right and add a y multiplied by 5 to it as well.

Answer 14

well this is now pointless because i already have the answer

Answer 15

Hmm maybe. But did you understand it? Or rather you feel you could have done that yourself?

Answer 16

i actually could have done that one i think