Dad is 4 times as old as his son Jim. In 10 years, Dad's age will be 20 years more than twice Jim's age. How old is Jim?

If D = dad's age now and J = Jim's age now, which of the following systems could be used to solve the problem?D = 4J and D + 10 = 2(J + 10) + 20 am i correct @uri ?

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Dad is 4 times as old as his son Jim. In 10 years, Dad's age will be 20 years more than twice Jim's age. How old is Jim?

If D = dad's age now and J = Jim's age now, which of the following systems could be used to solve the problem?D = 4J and D + 10 = 2(J + 10) + 20 am i correct @uri ?

uri · Answer

Interestin question....let me see.

anonymous · Answer

Yes @TheGstudent23 your equation to solve the problem is correct :) Good job

uri · Answer

How do you do it @TheGstudent23 Can you show your work!

anonymous · Answer

Now with that you can see how old Jim is. Do you know how ld he is?

anonymous · Answer

well to be honest i picked random numbers until i got it.

anonymous · Answer

he's 15

uri · Answer

Ye.