Question

Jose is now six years older than John. In two years, Jose will be twice as old as john. How old is John now?

Answer 1

You don't know either age now, but you know Jose's age in terms of John's age, so choose a variable for John's age.
Which variable do you want to use?

Answer 2

@mathstudent55 X

Answer 3

Ok.
John's age now is x.

"Jose is now six years older than John."
In terms of x, how old is Jose now?

Answer 4

x+6

Answer 5

Great.

In two years, both Jose and John will be two years older than they are now. John is now x years old. How old will John be in two years?

Answer 6

x+2?

Answer 7

Correct.
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