Jack's age next year will be twice Jill's age last year. Their present age will present ages total 45. How old is each now?

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anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

2 independent eqns and 2 unknowns. get x and y.

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anonymous · Answer

@heyyygirrrl  you got this?

anonymous · Answer

it is actually not that easy

anonymous · Answer

here is an easier way
put jack's age as $x$ and since the total is 45 jill's age must be $45-x$

anonymous · Answer

jack's age next year will be $x+1$ and twice jills age last year will be $2(44-x)$

anonymous · Answer

solve 
$$x+1=2(44-x)$$ in a couple steps 
$$x+1=88-2x$$
$$3x+1=88$$
$$3x=87$$ and finally divide by $3$

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